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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Delicious One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo, a simple and flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick pan

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 4 fillets skinless salmon

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper divided
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Fats

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

Vegetables

  • 1 each yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach

Pasta

  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta

Broth

  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth

Cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

Lemon

  • ½ each lemon juice

For Serving

  • freshly ground black pepper
  • chili flakes

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Get your prep done before you start cooking: Grate the Parmesan cheese, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with garlic powder, sweet paprika and ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.

Cooking

  • Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and the remaining salt and pepper. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  • Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
  • Add spinach, stir and simmer until wilted for about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan. Add more broth, if needed. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is heated through.
  • Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 43gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 1285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3790IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3mg
Keyword easy recipe, Healthy Dinner, Lemon, Orzo, Salmon, Skillet
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