Description
A bright and zesty meal featuring pan-seared salmon served over a bed of creamy, lemon-infused orzo pasta. A fast, nutrient-dense dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes, flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Remove and rest.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for 1 minute.
- Add orzo and toast for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer covered for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in parsley, lemon zest, and additional butter.
- Place salmon on top of the orzo and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired