Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A delightful seared salmon dish served with lemon orzo that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix cooked orzo with lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic.
- Serve salmon over the lemon orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Seared Salmon, Lemon Orzo, Weeknight Dinner