Description
A vibrant dish combining healthy salmon, zesty lemon, and tender orzo, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until fragrant. Add orzo and stir for a minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Cook until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve the orzo mixture topped with the seared salmon and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the salmon; it should be flaky but still moist. You can substitute orzo with other small pasta shapes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon orzo, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner, easy recipe