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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

One Skillet Salmon With Lemon Orzo
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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo is a quick and delicious dish that brings together perfectly pan-seared salmon and zesty lemon orzo, complemented by fresh spinach and rich Parmesan cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that’s not only healthy but also bursting with flavor, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. This one-pan recipe minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste, ensuring an effortless cooking experience that’s sure to impress family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skinless salmon fillets
  • 1 cup dry orzo pasta
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper divided
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: chop onion and garlic, grate cheese, and season salmon fillets.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, cook chopped onion and minced garlic until soft. Stir in thyme.
  4. Add orzo; toast for 1 minute before pouring in chicken broth and bringing to a boil.
  5. Simmer orzo on medium-low heat until nearly al dente (about 8 minutes). Stir occasionally.
  6. Add spinach; stir until wilted, then mix in lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.
  7. Return salmon to the skillet; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving.

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