Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add orzo and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in broth, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning.
- Serve salmon over orzo.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Substitute orzo with rice or quinoa if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg