One-pan Lemon Orzo and Salmon
A delicious one-pan meal combining lemony orzo and salmon for a quick and healthy dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
Salmon
- 4 fillets salmon skin on or off
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Lemon Orzo
- 1 cup dry orzo
- 2 cups shredded kale
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon butter dairy or plant-based
- 2 shallots shallots diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ lemon juice from ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- Fresh parsley to top
Cooking Instructions
Combine the salmon seasonings together then rub the spices over each salmon fillet.
Heat a large skillet on medium heat then add in the olive oil. Sear the salmon for about 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. The fish doesn't need to be fully cooked through since it will continue cooking in the orzo. Remove the salmon from the pan and soak up any excess oil using a paper towel.
Add the butter into the pan. Once melted, add in the diced shallots and garlic. Toss together for 2 minutes on medium heat.
Add in the orzo, salt, pepper, chili flakes and lemon zest then toss together.
Pour in the broth, coconut milk, peas and kale. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer on low for about 10-12 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. I added an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt, pepper and chili flakes, but season to your preference.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir together. Add the salmon fillets into the orzo and cover the pan. Finish cooking for about 5-6 more minutes on medium/low.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
Keyword healthy, lemon, one-pan meal, orzo, Quick Dinner, salmon