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One-Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon with Orzo: A Delicious Meal!

A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring salmon, orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables, all cooked together with lemon and garlic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 ounces each
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the orzo and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  3. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are slightly softened.
  4. Return the salmon to the skillet, nestling it into the orzo mixture. Cook for another minute to heat through.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the orzo.
  • Substitute the salmon with chicken breast or shrimp for a different protein option.

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