30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A Easy Weeknight Delight
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This 30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo is an easy and delightful weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil and add the orzo. Cook according to package instructions.
- While the orzo is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano.
- Place the salmon in the hot skillet and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Once the orzo is done, drain it and mix in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.
- Serve the seared salmon over the lemon orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg