Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo
A quick and flavorful salmon dish served over lemon-infused orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillet dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the orzo and toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the seared salmon over the lemon orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the orzo.
- Garnish with extra lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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