30-Minute Seared Salmon: Easy Lemon Orzo Delight for Dinner
Experience the delightful combination of seared salmon paired with lemon orzo, ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Seared
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place it in the skillet.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic, lemon zest, and juice to the skillet, spooning the mixture over the salmon.
- Drain the orzo and toss with parsley and additional lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the salmon over the lemon orzo.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salmon marinate in lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach to the orzo for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: 30-Minute Seared Salmon, Lemon Orzo, Quick Dinner Recipe