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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

A fuss-free meal with pan-seared salmon and lemony orzo cooked together with spinach and Parmesan for a quick and easy dinner. A winner for busy nights— this all-in-one dish is sure to be loved by everyone at your table!

Original recipe: servingdumplings.com

Yield:
4 servings
Prep:
10 min
Cook:
20 min
Total:
30 min
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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Ingredients

  1. 4 skinless salmon fillets
  2. 1 tsp salt (divided)
  3. 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
  4. 1 tsp sweet paprika
  5. 1 tsp garlic powder
  6. 1 tbsp olive oil
  7. 1 tsp unsalted butter
  8. 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
  9. 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  10. 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  11. 1 tsp dried thyme
  12. 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  13. 5 ounces baby spinach
  14. juice from ½ lemon
  15. ½ cup grated Parmesan
  16. freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
  17. chili flakes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Get your prep done before you start cooking: Grate the Parmesan cheese, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with garlic powder, sweet paprika and ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large nonstick pan or skillet. Add salmon fillets and sear, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and onion. Cook until soft and fragrant for about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme and the remaining salt and pepper. Add orzo and toast for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. To maintain a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered while stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking, until almost al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
  5. Add spinach, stir and simmer until wilted for about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and Parmesan. Add more broth, if needed. Taste and adjust salt.
  6. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the salmon is heated through.
  7. Top with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!