Description
A delightful dish featuring tender salmon paired with zesty, creamy orzo, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften.
- Fluff the orzo with a fork, then top with the cooked salmon and chopped parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired dinner!
Notes
Make-ahead options available; store orzo and salmon separately for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg