Description
A delicious and healthy recipe for Lemon Herb Salmon served with orzo pasta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the orzo is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and half of the lemon juice.
- Place the salmon in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes. Carefully flip the salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the cooked orzo and the remaining lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
- Serve the orzo mixture on plates, topped with the salmon fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Substitute the salmon with chicken breast or shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg