Homemade One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
A simple yet elegant weeknight dinner of seared salmon and zesty lemon orzo, all made in one skillet for minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove the fillets to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and lemon zest. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Flake the cooked salmon and gently fold it back into the mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to prevent drying out.
Find it online: https://breakfastrecip.com/homemade-skillet-salmon-lemon-orzo/