Description
This one-pot wonder is beyond delicious, super easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. Flaky salmon fillets paired with velvety orzo, infused with the sweetness of fresh corn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 ears corn, kernels shaved
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- chili flakes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Grate the Parmesan, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Step 2: Shuck the corn, removing the husks and silks. Use a large sharp knife to shave the corn kernels from the cob.
- Step 3: Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Add orzo and corn kernels, toast for 1 minute.
- Step 5: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered while stirring frequently until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Stir in Parmesan. Next add cream and lemon juice, simmer for 2 minutes. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 more minutes or until the salmon is heated through.
- Step 7: Top with thyme, black pepper and chili flakes.
Notes
Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day. This dish is not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 825 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1524 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 193 mg
Keywords: corn, fish, Pasta, quick meals, salmon, seafood