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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo for a Quick Cozy Dinner

Enjoy a cozy dinner with this One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo, a healthy and flavorful dish ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon Skinless preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Dry Orzo Pasta Can substitute with quinoa
  • 2.5 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
For the Aromatics and Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with another oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter More olive oil works for dairy-free
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped finely
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder For extra flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; use nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • to taste Chili Flakes For serving

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the ingredients by grating Parmesan cheese, chopping onion, mincing garlic, and seasoning the salmon.
  2. Sear salmon in a skillet with olive oil and butter for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Cook the onion in the skillet until softened, then add garlic and thyme.
  4. Toast orzo in the skillet for about a minute, then add chicken broth to cook.
  5. Simmer orzo uncovered for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Mix in lemon juice and Parmesan.
  7. Return salmon to skillet, warm through, and serve topped with pepper and chili flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat salmon dry and use fresh ingredients. Store properly to maintain texture.

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