Irresistible Salmon with Lemon Orzo Recipe for Dinner Tonight!
A delicious and easy-to-make salmon dish served with lemon-flavored orzo, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the orzo is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- Flip the salmon and add minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
- Drain the orzo and mix it with the remaining lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the salmon over the lemon orzo and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can grill the salmon instead of pan-frying.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or asparagus to the orzo for added nutrition.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg