30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A Quick, Zesty Delight
A flavorful dish that combines perfectly cooked salmon with zesty lemon orzo, making it a delightful and quick meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in vegetable broth according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper; cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked orzo with lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley in a bowl.
- Serve the salmon atop a bed of lemon orzo.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon in lemon juice and herbs beforehand.
- Try adding vegetables like asparagus or spinach to the orzo for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg