30-Minute Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A Quick, Delicious Dinner
Enjoy a quick and delicious dinner with this 30-minute seared salmon served with lemon orzo. Perfect for busy weeknights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then sear in the pan for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté for 1 minute.
- Combine the cooked orzo, lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley in the pan with the salmon.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To add more flavor, marinate the salmon in olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon, orzo, quick dinner, lemon, healthy recipe