Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A One-Pan Dinner Delight!
A bright, creamy, and ultimate one-pan dinner featuring salmon and lemon orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (skin-on or skinless)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken or veggie broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest + juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for kick)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet and sear salmon for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
- Remove salmon and set aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and toast the orzo for 1–2 minutes. Pour in broth, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and heavy cream. Simmer until orzo is tender and creamy. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Toss in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Nestle salmon fillets back into the skillet. Let them warm through for 2 minutes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative for a lower calorie option.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor; consider adding dill or basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~490
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies based on broth
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~10g
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~34g
- Cholesterol: varies based on salmon