One-pan lemon orzo and salmon: Easy weeknight dinner delight
A delicious and easy recipe for a one-pan lemon orzo and salmon dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add orzo and toast for a few minutes until golden.
- Pour in vegetable broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and salmon fillets on top. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Season with dill, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include capers or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg