One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
Crispy seared salmon over creamy lemon orzo with spinach and Parmesan, all in one pan. Ready in 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large nonstick skillet
- Tongs
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 4 skinless salmon fillets about 6 oz each, patted dry
- 1 tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper divided
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 0.5 lemon juiced (about 2 tbsp)
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season salmon with ½ tsp each salt and pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat oil and butter in skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon 3-4 min per side. Remove.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 2 min. Stir in thyme, remaining salt/pepper.
- Add orzo; toast 1 min. Pour broth; simmer 8 min until al dente.
- Stir in spinach until wilted. Add lemon juice and Parmesan; stir creamy.
- Return salmon; simmer 2-3 min. Serve with pepper and chili flakes.
Notes
- Pat salmon dry for best sear.
- Add more broth for creamier orzo.
- Fresh Parmesan melts smoothest.