Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a culinary revelation that combines tender, flaky salmon with bright, citrusy orzo, all cooked in one skillet for easy cleanup. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a balance of lean protein and wholesome grains, rich in flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season with dill, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, sear for another 2-3 minutes, and remove
- Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add olive oil, sauté shallot for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for another minute
- Step 4: Add orzo, toast for 1-2 minutes, then pour in broth and lemon juice, combining well. Bring to a gentle simmer
- Step 5: Cover skillet, reduce heat, cook orzo for 8-10 minutes until liquid is absorbed, then nestle salmon back in, cover with lemon slices, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until salmon is cooked through
- Step 6: Stir in parsley and Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve
Notes
Pat salmon dry for crispy skin.
Do not overcrowd the skillet when searing salmon.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg