One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo: Easy, Flavorful Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for skillet salmon served with lemon orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add salmon fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- Add orzo to the skillet and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then add garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Return the salmon to the skillet and simmer until the orzo is cooked.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg