Description
A delightful and healthy dish combining salmon with zesty lemon orzo, perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until the salmon is seared and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the orzo and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until the orzo is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the orzo topped with the seared salmon and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach, cherry tomatoes, or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg