30-Minute Salmon with Lemon Orzo That Will Amaze You
A simple and flavorful dish featuring grilled salmon served with lemon-infused orzo pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken 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
- Cook orzo in broth according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cooked orzo, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir well.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve salmon over lemon orzo. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon zest to taste.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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