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Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: Perfect 1 Pan Dinner


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

You cook salmon and lemon orzo for a meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil chicken broth in a pot.
  2. Add orzo to the pot.
  3. Cook orzo until soft.
  4. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat oil in a pan.
  6. Cook salmon for four minutes per side.
  7. Mix lemon juice into the orzo.
  8. Serve salmon with orzo.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons.
  • Pat salmon dry before cooking.
  • Check the temperature with a thermometer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520

Keywords: salmon, orzo, lemon, seafood, pasta