30-Minute Seared Salmon: Juicy Lemon Orzo Delight for Home Cooks
Quick and delicious 30-Minute Seared Salmon paired with a tasty lemon orzo. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook orzo according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper and sear in the skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, and zest to the pan.
- Stir in cooked orzo and parsley, mixing well.
- Serve salmon over orzo and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute orzo with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg