Description
This Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon combines comfort and elegance, featuring tender salmon and creamy orzo with bright notes of lemon and garlic; perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 skinless salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade ingredients together and let the salmon marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- In another skillet, melt butter with olive oil, then sauté diced onion until soft.
- Add minced garlic and orzo, toasting lightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice; let the mixture simmer and thicken for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, adjusting consistency if needed.
- Plate the creamy orzo and top with seared salmon; garnish with parsley.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute orzo with gluten-free pasta.
Allow the salmon to marinate longer for enhanced flavor, up to 20 minutes.
Monitor the orzo closely to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 698mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 76mg