Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors and comforting textures to your table without the hassle. This all-in-one meal features perfectly seared salmon paired with zesty orzo, fresh spinach, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this recipe is quick to prepare and easy to clean up, allowing you to focus on enjoying your meal with loved ones. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious dinner that’s as impressive as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in the same skillet until fragrant. Add thyme and toast the orzo for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until orzo is nearly cooked (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted, then add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
- Return salmon to the skillet, simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with black pepper and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 88mg