Creamy One-Pan Lemon Orzo with Salmon

40 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Season the salmon with the salmon seasonings and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Mix until combined, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Save the salmon juices.
  2. 2Season the salmon with the salmon seasonings and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Mix until combined, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Save the salmon juices.
  3. 3Season the salmon with the salmon seasonings and lemon juice. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Mix until combined, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Save the salmon juices.
  4. 4In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until brown bits at the bottom of the pan begin to lift.
  5. 5In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until brown bits at the bottom of the pan begin to lift.
  6. 6In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallots and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze with lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes until brown bits at the bottom of the pan begin to lift.
  7. 7Stir in the uncooked orzo, coating it in the garlic butter. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, chili flakes, garlic + onion powder. Grate in parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  8. 8Stir in the uncooked orzo, coating it in the garlic butter. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, chili flakes, garlic + onion powder. Grate in parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  9. 9Stir in the uncooked orzo, coating it in the garlic butter. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, chili flakes, garlic + onion powder. Grate in parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
  10. 10Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender and the sauce thickens. Add in spinach and mix until spinach is cooked and wilted.
  11. 11Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender and the sauce thickens. Add in spinach and mix until spinach is cooked and wilted.
  12. 12Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the orzo is tender and the sauce thickens. Add in spinach and mix until spinach is cooked and wilted.
  13. 13Nestle the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet. Cover and let cook for an additional 5 minutes to cook the salmon through.
  14. 14Nestle the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet. Cover and let cook for an additional 5 minutes to cook the salmon through.
  15. 15Nestle the seared salmon fillets back into the skillet. Cover and let cook for an additional 5 minutes to cook the salmon through.
  16. 16Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
  17. 17Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
  18. 18Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
  19. 19Garnish with fresh parsley and basil, parmesan cheese, a few cracks of black pepper and lemon juice and serve warm.
  20. 20Garnish with fresh parsley and basil, parmesan cheese, a few cracks of black pepper and lemon juice and serve warm.
  21. 21Garnish with fresh parsley and basil, parmesan cheese, a few cracks of black pepper and lemon juice and serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets salmon fillets
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 juiced lemon
  • 0.5 juiced lemon
  • 0.5 juiced lemon
  • 1 diced shallot
  • 1 diced shallot
  • 1 diced shallot
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2.5 cups uncooked orzo
  • 2.5 cups uncooked orzo
  • 2.5 cups uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 zested and juiced lemon
  • 1 zested and juiced lemon
  • 1 zested and juiced lemon
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 2 cups spinach
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • chopped finely for garnish fresh parsley and basil
  • chopped finely for garnish fresh parsley and basil
  • chopped finely for garnish fresh parsley and basil

Equipment

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