Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is the ultimate easy dinner that combines delicious pan-seared salmon with zesty lemon orzo in just one pan. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a complete meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying. The vibrant flavors of lemon, garlic, and spinach elevate the salmon and orzo, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful dish that will impress your family or guests without the hassle of multiple pots and pans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice from ½ lemon
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Garlic powder
- Dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Grate Parmesan, chop onion, mince garlic, and season salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear salmon: Heat olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Cook onion and garlic: Lower heat to medium; add onion and garlic to the skillet until soft (about 2 minutes). Stir in thyme and remaining seasoning.
- Add orzo: Toast orzo for 1 minute before pouring in chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes until orzo is nearly al dente.
- Incorporate spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes), then mix in lemon juice and Parmesan.
- Reheat salmon: Return salmon to skillet; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra color and nutrition. For a creamier texture, consider adding a splash of cream at the end.