Description
This creamy salmon orzo is a delicious and hearty dish packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- Juice from ½ lemon
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
- Chili flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- Grate the Parmesan cheese, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Season the salmon fillets with garlic powder, sweet paprika, and ½ tsp each of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter over medium-high in a large nonstick skillet.
- Add the seasoned salmon fillets and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add the garlic and onion to the skillet, cooking until soft, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the thyme and remaining salt and pepper.
- Add the orzo and toast for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until orzo is almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- Add the baby spinach and let it simmer until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and Parmesan cheese, adjusting thickness with broth as needed.
- Add the seared salmon to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Feel free to substitute other types of pasta if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg