Description
One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is the ultimate quick and delicious weeknight dinner. This one-pan meal features perfectly seared salmon fillets nestled atop lemony orzo pasta, infused with fresh spinach and rich Parmesan. In just 30 minutes, you can create a flavorful dish that delights the whole family while minimizing cleanup. The vibrant combination of zesty lemon, savory garlic, and creamy cheese ensures every bite is satisfying. Plus, it’s a healthy option packed with protein and nutrients. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this easy recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 5 oz baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Grate cheese, chop onion and garlic, and season salmon fillets.
- Sear salmon in a hot nonstick skillet until golden brown (3-4 minutes each side). Remove from skillet.
- Cook onion and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Toast orzo for 1 minute before adding chicken broth; simmer until nearly al dente (8 minutes).
- Stir in spinach until wilted and mix in lemon juice and Parmesan.
- Return salmon to skillet; heat through for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg