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30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo

30-Minute Seared Salmon with Zesty Lemon Orzo Delight

Quick and delicious, this 30-minute seared salmon served with zesty lemon orzo is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 fillets salmon
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  2. Add orzo and cook according to package instructions.
  3. While orzo cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet skin-side down.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until done.
  6. Once orzo is cooked, drain and mix with lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
  7. Serve salmon on a bed of lemon orzo.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the orzo for extra flavor.
  • Salmon can be replaced with chicken for a different protein option.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet and 1/2 cup orzo
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: 30-Minute Seared Salmon, Lemon Orzo, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meal