Description
This One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with flavorful lemon orzo pasta. A Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Lemon Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk or half-and-half
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the salmon: Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the orzo: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the orzo. Toast for 1–2 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes or until orzo is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Finish the dish: Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, parsley, and Parmesan (if using). Return the salmon to the skillet and warm through for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with extra lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Add spinach or peas in the last few minutes of cooking the orzo for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
