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Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Savory Salmon with Lemon Orzo in Just 30 Minutes

Quick and delightful Salmon with Lemon Orzo packed with omega-3s, perfect for hectic weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skinless, for a clean presentation
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for searing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or Italian seasoning
For the Orzo
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 medium Shallots finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup White Wine or vegetable broth for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian twist
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. Season the skinless salmon fillets generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder or Italian seasoning. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and sear the salmon fillets skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 30-45 seconds, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic and shallots for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping brown bits, and let it cook off slightly before adding chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the orzo, cover the skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes until tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  6. Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until creamy. Return salmon to skillet and warm for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, then remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use salmon fillets of equal size for even cooking and avoid overcooking wild salmon.

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