Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a simple and flavorful dish that combines tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon orzo pasta. It’s a complete meal cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add orzo and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then return salmon to the skillet to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- For extra flavor, add some capers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo, Salmon Recipe, One Pan Meal