Salmon Orzo Recipe

This Salmon Orzo Recipe is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines perfectly seared salmon with tender orzo in a light, lemony sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a restaurant-quality meal that's simple enough for weeknights yet elegant for special occasions.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 620kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

Large skillet or sauté pan For searing salmon and cooking orzo mixture
Large pot For boiling orzo
Colander To drain orzo
Sharp knife For chopping herbs and vegetables
Cutting board For prepping ingredients
Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient portions

Ingredients

the Salmon:

4 fillets Salmon 6 ounces each, skin-on
2 tablespoon olive oil For marinating and cooking
3 cloves garlic Minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano Adds Mediterranean flavor
Salt and black pepper

the Orzo:

1½ cups orzo pasta Cooked al dente
1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes Halved
3 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 lemons 1 sliced, 1 for juice
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season Salmon:

Pat salmon dry with paper towels
Season with garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper

Cook Orzo:

Cook orzo according to package instructions
Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining

Cook Vegetables:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoon olive oil
Sauté asparagus for 3-4 minutes
Add tomatoes, cook until blistered
Remove vegetables and set aside

Cook Salmon:

In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cook salmon 4-5 minutes per side
Remove and set aside

Combine:

Return vegetables to skillet
Add cooked orzo, garlic, lemon juice
Stir in Parmesan and pasta water as needed
Place salmon on top
Garnish with lemon slices and parsley

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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