One Skillet Salmon Lemon Orzo: A Quick, Delicious Dinner!
A quick and delicious one-skillet meal featuring salmon and lemon-infused orzo, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Place salmon fillets in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add orzo and vegetable broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Return salmon to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and herbs before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated for leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg