Description
This comforting dish combines succulent salmon with creamy orzo, brightened by lemon and fresh herbs, all cooked in just one skillet for easy preparation and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 2 cups vegetables (broccoli, spinach, or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash vegetables, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the garlic and shallots.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Sear for 4-5 minutes skin-side down, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Orzo: In the same skillet, sauté shallots and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add orzo and toast, then pour in broth and simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Once orzo is al dente, add veggies and half of the lemon juice. Fold in the salmon to warm.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from heat, add remaining lemon juice, zest, and chopped herbs. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve straight from the skillet with a salad or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add your choice of mushrooms or other vegetables. Don’t overcrowd the pan while searing the salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, orzo, one skillet, easy dinner, family meal, lemon, herbs