Description
This One-Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a delectable and satisfying dish that combines tender salmon fillets with creamy orzo pasta, bright lemon flavors, and hearty spinach. A perfect blend of flavors and textures in one skillet!
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Orzo:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season Salmon: Season salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Sear Salmon: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Orzo: Melt butter in the skillet, add garlic, then stir in orzo to toast. Pour in broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream, Parmesan, lemon zest, and juice. Add spinach, then return salmon to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute shrimp or chicken for the salmon.
- To enhance orzo’s flavor, toast it before adding liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
