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Seared Salmon with Lemon Orzo – A Bright & Elegant One-Pan Dinner

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Crispy pan-seared salmon fillets served over tender lemon-garlic orzo cooked with herbs and broth — a light, one-pan meal packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • ½ small onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup orzo pasta

  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of ½ lemon (plus more to taste)

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

  • Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Pat salmon dry; season with salt and pepper.

  • Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 mins. Flip and cook 2–3 more mins. Remove and set aside.

  • In same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, onion, and garlic. Sauté 2–3 mins.

  • Stir in orzo; toast 1 min. Add broth, lemon zest, and juice. Simmer uncovered 8–10 mins, stirring occasionally.

  • Stir in herbs, Parmesan, and adjust seasoning. Return salmon to skillet and serve.

Notes

  • Add spinach or arugula for extra greens.

  • Stir in cream for a richer orzo.

  • Use steelhead trout or cod as alternatives.

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