One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo: Easy & Delicious Dinner
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a quick and satisfying dish that combines succulent salmon fillets with flavorful orzo pasta and fresh spinach.
Equipment
- large nonstick pan or skillet
Ingredients
- 4 pieces skinless salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper divided
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 piece yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 0.5 pieces lemon juiced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
- freshly ground black pepper for serving
- chili flakes for serving
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.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!