Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon, featuring tender salmon on a creamy orzo base enriched with lemon and garlic—ideal for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 skinless salmon filets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup orzo (uncooked)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the marinade.
- Marinate salmon filets for at least 10 minutes in this mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a separate pan, melt butter with olive oil, sauté onion until soft, then add minced garlic and orzo, toasting for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, cream, and more lemon juice; simmer until orzo is tender and creamy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Top orzo with seared salmon, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure fresh lemon juice is used for the best flavor.
The orzo can be substituted with gluten-free pasta if needed.
For a lighter dish, consider reducing the amount of cream used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg