30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo for a Delightful Dinner
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious seared salmon paired with lemon orzo for a delightful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions and set aside.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked orzo with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.
- Serve the salmon over the lemon orzo.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Add vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: salmon, orzo, quick dinner, 30-minute meal