One Skillet Salmon Lemon Orzo
This One Skillet Salmon Lemon Orzo is the perfect balance of fresh ingredients and flavor. This recipe saves you from a pile of dishes to wash. Ready in just 30 minutes – ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal with the family.
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon Fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt Divided
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Divided
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Butter Unsalted
- 1 Yellow Onion Chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Orzo Pasta
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 3 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- ½ Lemon Juiced
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
- Chili Flakes For serving
Equipment
- Stovetop
- Large Skillet
Instructions
- Get your prep done before you start cooking: Grate the Parmesan cheese, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with garlic powder, sweet paprika and ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Heat oil and 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.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and the remaining salt and pepper. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- Add spinach, stir and simmer until wilted for about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan. Add more broth, if needed. Taste and adjust salt.
- Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is heated through.
- Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One Skillet Salmon Lemon Orzo
Amount per Serving
Calories
512
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
108
mg
36
%
Sodium
1551
mg
67
%
Potassium
1255
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
46
g
92
%
Vitamin A
3786
IU
76
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
242
mg
24
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Flakes, Garlic Cloves, Garlic Powder, Lemon, Olive Oil, Onion, Orzo Pasta, Paprika, Parmesan, Salmon Fillets, Salt