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Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: Quick, Creamy Comfort Dish

Delightful Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo, combining succulent salmon and creamy pasta for a quick, nutritious dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
  • 4 fillets Salmon skinless options preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or Italian Seasoning fresh herbs can also be used
For the Creamy Orzo
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or use olive oil for a lighter option
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Shallot chopped
  • 0.5 cup White Wine or non-alcoholic broth
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth vegetable broth can be used
  • 1 cup Orzo Pasta can substitute with any small pasta
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice adjust to taste
For Color and Nutrition
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach kale or broccoli can substitute
  • 1 cup Diced Bell Peppers optional
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Salmon by patting dry and seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear salmon skin-side down for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic and shallots. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and bring to boil. Stir in orzo, lower heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mix until melted. Add lemon juice to taste.
  7. Reintroduce salmon to skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Finish with spinach, stirring until wilted. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added broth or cream.

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