One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make one-skillet meal featuring pan-seared salmon served alongside lemony orzo infused with spinach and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
Salmon:
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
Orzo:
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 oz baby spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
- Chili flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Season the salmon fillets with garlic powder, paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate Parmesan.
- Sear Salmon: In a skillet, sear salmon in oil and butter until cooked. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Cook onion and garlic until fragrant. Add thyme, salt, and pepper. Toast orzo.
- Cook Orzo: Pour in broth, simmer until orzo is almost tender. Stir in spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
- Finish Dish: Return salmon to skillet, heat through. Season with more salt if needed.
- Serve: Top with black pepper and chili flakes before enjoying.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of broth based on desired consistency.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers for more color and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
