Description
Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a vibrant, flavorful dish that beautifully combines crispy salmon and zesty orzo pasta. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends. With each bite, enjoy the tender salmon paired with fluffy orzo infused with fresh lemon and garlic, making it a meal that?s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the parsley.
- Cook the Orzo: Boil vegetable broth in a medium pot, add orzo, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Saut? Garlic and Lemon: In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil, saut? garlic until fragrant, then add lemon juice.
- Sear the Salmon: Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the skillet; sear for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Combine Orzo with Flavor: Drain excess liquid from orzo if needed, then toss into the skillet with the garlic-lemon mixture.
- Serve It Up: Plate the orzo first, top with seared salmon, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg