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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

A delicious and easy one-skillet meal featuring tender salmon and zesty lemon orzo, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon skin-on preferred
Orzo
  • 1 cup orzo uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Liquids
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste black pepper

Method
 

Cook the Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Sear the Salmon
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Add Vegetables
  1. Carefully flip the salmon and add cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over the top. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked orzo to the skillet, gently tossing to combine with the salmon and vegetables. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh parsley or additional lemon wedges.

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