30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: Quick and Delicious Dinner
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with this 30-minute seared salmon served with lemon orzo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add salmon to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
- In a separate pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley into the orzo.
- Serve the seared salmon on top of the lemon orzo.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or asparagus for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: 30-Minute Seared Salmon, Lemon Orzo, Quick Dinner, Delicious Dinner