# One-Pan Creamy Lemon & Garlic Salmon Orzo

This is a minimal effort, max flavor dish that is creamy, zesty, and buttery, all made in one pan.

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

## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup cooking wine, optional
- 1 null large shallot, minced
- 7 null 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 null Juice of lemon
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, optional
- 0.5 cup mozzarella, optional
- 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 null lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp butter (baste)

## Instructions

1. Remove the salmon skin, then cube into large bite-sized chunks and pat dry.
2. Mix 1 tbsp olive oil, seasonings, Dijon, and lemon juice.
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 mins per side until a golden crust has formed.
6. During the last 2–3 mins, baste with 2 tbsp of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
7. Remove salmon, deglaze pan with wine (if using), and cook off for 2 minutes.
8. Add a splash of oil and butter, then sauté shallots 2–3 minutes.
9. Add garlic for 1 minute, then toast orzo for 1–2 minutes.
10. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer then cover with a lid.
11. Stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
12. Stir in the heavy cream, 2 tbsp of butter, mozzarella (if using), and parmesan.
13. Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
14. Add the lemon juice and parsley, then give it a good stir.
15. Nestle the salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
16. Top off with a final flourish of parmesan and parsley.

## Equipment

- large pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL0YtzShRgc/?igsh=MXByZzdjcTB1c2g1eQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7097a9e6-3185-45ac-9ac0-e688b33951b6
- Extracted: 2025-12-24

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