Description
A comforting family recipe featuring buttery orzo and rich salmon, brightened with zesty lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on wild-caught salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the salmon fillets, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook the orzo: Stir in orzo, toast for a minute, then add broth and simmer until al dente.
- Add the greens: Fold in spinach or kale, allowing it to wilt.
- Cook the salmon: Nestle salmon skin-side down on the orzo, drizzle with lemon juice and zest, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh herbs, and serve warm.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, replace orzo with quinoa. Fresh herbs can be substituted with dried ones, but use less as they are more potent.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, orzo, one skillet, family recipe, quick dinner, lemon, healthy