Description
A comforting dish of salmon paired with vibrant lemon orzo and tender spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup spinach or other greens
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the orzo pasta.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the orzo topped with the salmon fillets, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the orzo and sautéing the spinach in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 60mg