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Salmon Orzo

Creamy Salmon Orzo in 30 Minutes: A One-Pan Delight

Creamy Salmon Orzo is a quick and easy one-pan dish that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 fillets Salmon skin-on for moisture
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
For the Orzo
  • 1 cup Orzo uncooked
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable broth for meatless version
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or dried oregano/basil
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers or fresh peppers sautéed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated or vegan alternative
For the Final Touch
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach added at the end
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice added at the end

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season salmon fillets with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove from the pan.
  2. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add chopped onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add uncooked orzo to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 6-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, roasted red bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and lemon juice until combined and creamy.
  5. Gently return the seared salmon to the skillet, warm through, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional to garnish with fresh parsley or basil for added flavor.

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