Description
This One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a quick and delicious 30-minute meal packed with bright lemon flavor, creamy Parmesan orzo, and flaky, pan-seared salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Season: Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear: Sear the salmon in a skillet with olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté: Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Simmer: Toast the orzo, then add broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 8 minutes.
- Cream: Stir in spinach, Parmesan, and lemon juice, cooking until creamy.
- Finish: Return salmon to the skillet and warm through. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen salmon (thawed and patted dry). Adjust lemon juice for more or less brightness. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Substitute spinach with kale or arugula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: one pan salmon, lemon orzo, 30 minute dinner, Mediterranean salmon