One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo for a Quick and Easy Dinner
A delightful and easy recipe that brings together salmon and lemon-infused orzo in one skillet for a simple weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the orzo and stir for a minute, allowing it to toast slightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
- While the orzo is cooking, season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Push the orzo to the side of the skillet and place the salmon fillets skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Finish with lemon juice and zest, then sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the salmon beforehand.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One Skillet Salmon, Lemon Orzo, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe