Description
A creamy and bright one-pan dinner featuring flaky seared salmon, savory feta cheese, and lemon-infused orzo. A perfect balance of Mediterranean flavors in one dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear salmon for 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove fish and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tbsp of oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the dry orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the pasta in the pan juices.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 8-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender.
- Stir in the crumbled feta and fresh parsley until the cheese is slightly melted and creamy.
- Place the seared salmon fillets back on top of the orzo and heat for 1 minute. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean