Description
A delightful one-skillet meal featuring tender salmon paired with creamy lemon orzo, perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- Chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the salmon by patting the fillets dry and seasoning with garlic powder, sweet paprika, and half a teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- Sear the salmon in a large nonstick skillet with olive oil and butter for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in the skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until soft.
- Add the dry orzo to the skillet and toast it for about a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for about 8 minutes until orzo is nearly al dente.
- Add baby spinach and simmer until wilted, about 2 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and Parmesan.
- Reintroduce the salmon to the skillet, letting it simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes on top.
Notes
For best results, don’t rush the searing of the salmon and monitor the orzo to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon recipe, one skillet dinner, easy recipe, lemon orzo