Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This quick one-pan meal features succulent salmon seared to perfection, complemented by creamy orzo infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh spinach. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe offers impressive taste and minimal cleanup, ensuring you can enjoy a delightful dining experience without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Sear skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the skillet, add minced garlic to the residual oil, and saut? for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in orzo pasta, then add chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a gentle boil.
- Once orzo is nearly tender (about 8-10 minutes), fold in spinach until wilted.
- Return salmon to the skillet, allowing flavors to meld for a minute before serving. Garnish with additional lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg