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Lemon Salmon Orzo Skillet
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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Keyword: Fish
Servings: 4
Calories: 423kcal
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. dry orzo pasta
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • 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, tomatoes and Parmesan 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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g