One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo, where pan-seared salmon is cooked alongside lemony orzo, spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for a fuss-free dinner that’s ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 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
Orzo:
- 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 oz baby spinach
- juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- freshly ground black pepper, for serving
- chili flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, sweet paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Pat dry.
- Sear Salmon: Heat oil and butter in a skillet. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Cook Onions and Orzo: In the same skillet, cook garlic and onion until softened. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and orzo. Toast for 1 minute.
- Add Broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until orzo is almost al dente.
- Finish Dish: Add spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Adjust seasoning. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add more broth if needed to adjust the consistency of the orzo.
- Feel free to customize by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
