Lemon Salmon Orzo Skillet
Lemon Salmon Orzo Skillet is an easy one pot recipe, perfect for a healthy 30 minute weeknight dinner! Orzo pasta, lemon and cherry tomatoes compliment fresh salmon for a delicious meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Course: Entree, Main Course
Keyword: Fish
Servings: 4
Calories: 423kcal
- 1 lb. salmon fillet
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. diced garlic
- 1/4 c. white wine
- 1 c. chopped asparagus
- 1 1/2 c. chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. dry orzo pasta
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan
Arrange the salmon skin-side down. Gently feel the surface of the meat until you find the ends of the pin-bones. Slice the fillet of salmon into 3 or 4 pieces. With kitchen tweezers, pluck each pin-bone from the fillet. Continue until all pin-bones are removed. Season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the salmon, skin side down, in the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the sides of the fillets are opaque. Using a fish spatula, turn the fillets over. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the fish reaches your desired doneness. Remove the fillets from the pan and set aside.
Add the chopped garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and using your spatula, scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken stock, dill, salt and orzo and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the asparagus to the skillet and give it a quick stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until orzo pasta is tender.
Add the lemon juice and tomatoes to the cooked pasta and stir. Cover and cook for 2 more minutes. Return the salmon fillets to the pan.
Slice the remaining half of lemon into wedges and serve the salmon and orzo with lemon wedges on the side.
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 1011mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 845IU | Vitamin C: 24.3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3.3mg