One-Pan Salmon and Orzo
Not all fantastic dinners require complex preparation. This one-pot meal not only simplifies the cleanup process but also triumphs in its overall simplicity from start to finish. Basic ingredients effortlessly combine to create a flavorful salmon dinner in under an hour. A dash of lemon adds a refreshing touch, while the tangy feta cheese leaves you craving for additional bites.
Ingredients
- 4 (4-oz.) salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz. orzo
- 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
- 2 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 c. baby spinach
- 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 c. crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp. freshly chopped herbs, such as basil, dill, and parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- In a large, deep sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add salmon, skin side down and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork or internal temperature reaches 140°, about 6 minutes per side. Remove salmon from skillet.
- Add shallot and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add orzo and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add vinegar and stir until evaporated. Add broth and scrape any brown bits from bottom of pan. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until orzo is tender 6 to 8 minutes. Lift lid and stir occasionally to ensure orzo isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in spinach, tomatoes, feta, and herbs. Return salmon to skillet.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 917mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gCalcium: 180mgIron: 3mg
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