# Creamy Lemon & Garlic Orzo with Salmon

This is a creamy, zesty, and buttery one-pan meal that requires minimal effort for maximum flavor.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup cooking wine
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 7 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup orzo
- 2.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 3 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 lemon juice
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 0.5 cup mozzarella
- 18 oz salmon, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp butter

## Instructions

1. Remove the salmon skin, cube into large bite-sized chunks, and pat dry.
2. Mix 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3. Toss the salmon cubes in the marinade until well coated.
4. Heat a large pan with 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the salmon and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until a golden crust has formed.
6. During the last 2–3 minutes, baste the salmon with 2 tbsp of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
7. Remove the salmon from the pan.
8. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup cooking wine and cook off for 2 minutes (if using).
9. Add a splash of oil and butter to the pan, then sauté the minced shallots for 2–3 minutes.
10. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
11. Add 1 cup of orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes.
12. Pour in 2 1/4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
13. Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
14. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup mozzarella (if using), and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
15. Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
16. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon and 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, then give it a good stir.
17. Nestle the cooked salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
18. Top off with a final flourish of parmesan and parsley.

## Equipment

- large pan
- tongs
- knife
- spatula

## Tips

- Marinate the salmon for as long as you wish.
- Cook the orzo until al dente and most liquid is absorbed, ensuring it's creamy and not soupy.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdaRoTE6/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1600f219-5371-4516-8443-8dc7c5b78675
- Extracted: 2025-07-13

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