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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

A delicious and easy one-skillet meal featuring tender salmon fillets served over lemon-infused orzo pasta, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon and Orzo
  • 4 fillets salmon skinless
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 medium lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the orzo and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Cook the Salmon
  1. While the orzo cooks, season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  2. In a separate pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the orzo is cooked, fluff it with a fork and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Serve the salmon on top of the lemon orzo, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding capers or cherry tomatoes to the orzo while it cooks.

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