Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is your go-to dish for busy weeknights when you need a quick, tasty, and nutritious meal. This delightful recipe features tender pan-seared salmon paired with creamy lemony orzo, vibrant spinach, and savory Parmesan cheese. Not only does it bring fresh flavors to your dinner table, but it also requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for both family dinners and casual gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: chop onion, mince garlic, and season salmon fillets with spices.
- Sear salmon in a nonstick skillet with olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add thyme and orzo; toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer until orzo absorbs most liquid (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted; mix in lemon juice and Parmesan.
- Return salmon to skillet; simmer together for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with freshly ground black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg