Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you need for this vibrant dish:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Cook salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes on each side, then set aside.
- Add orzo to the skillet, stir for a minute, then add chicken broth, lemon zest, and juice; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer orzo for 10-12 minutes, adding tomatoes and spinach in the last 3 minutes.
- Return salmon to the skillet to warm through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is fresh for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg