Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful meal with this One-Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo recipe. Tender salmon fillets are seared to perfection and paired with a zesty lemon orzo, all cooked in one skillet for a hassle-free dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 cup orzo pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear salmon, skin-side down, for 4-5 minutes until crispy. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Orzo:
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add chopped onion. Sauté until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the orzo to coat in the butter.
- Add Liquids:
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook until orzo is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and return salmon to the skillet, nestling it into the orzo. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve:
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the orzo.
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 520 kcal
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