One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo for Easy Family Dinner
Enjoy a delicious and easy family dinner with this one skillet salmon recipe accompanied by lemon orzo. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add salmon fillets, cooking until browned on both sides.
- Remove salmon and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add vegetable stock, orzo, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until orzo is cooked.
- Stir in spinach and return salmon to the skillet.
- Cook until everything is heated through, then serve with lemon zest.
Notes
- For added flavor, use chicken stock instead of vegetable stock.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet and orzo
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: salmon, lemon orzo, family dinner, easy recipes, one skillet meals
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