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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo

One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
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Enjoy a delightful dinner with this One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo, a dish that beautifully balances flavors and convenience. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe combines tender salmon fillets with zesty lemon orzo and fresh spinach, all cooked in just one pan. In under 30 minutes, you can serve a satisfying meal that’s not only quick to prepare but also easy to clean up. With its creamy garlic sauce and wholesome ingredients, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while keeping mealtime stress-free.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion and mince the garlic. Season salmon fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side; remove from pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium; sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Stir in thyme, remaining salt, and pepper.
  4. Add dry orzo, toast for one minute. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil then simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed (about 8 minutes).
  5. Stir in spinach until wilted, add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Return salmon to skillet; simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

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