One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring succulent salmon fillets and tangy lemon orzo, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds salmon fillets skin-on, if preferred
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down, and sear for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip salmon and sear for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add orzo, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve salmon on top of lemon orzo.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional lemon slices.