Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This one-pan dish features flavorful pan-seared salmon served atop zesty lemon orzo, enriched with fresh spinach and savory Parmesan cheese. With its vibrant flavors and minimal cleanup, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a wholesome dinner that’s not only quick but also packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- Chili flakes (for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Grate Parmesan, chop onion, mince garlic, and season salmon.
- Sear the salmon: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter. Cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and cook garlic and onion until soft. Stir in thyme and add orzo; toast for 1 minute.
- Cook orzo: Add chicken broth, bring to boil then simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 8 minutes).
- Add spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted; mix in lemon juice and Parmesan.
- Combine salmon: Return the salmon to the skillet for an additional 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo (275g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg