Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon
Directions
- 1Take some paprika, oil, salt and pepper and rub that all into your salmon.
- 2In a hot skillet sear salmon on both sides for about 2-3 minutes and remove it.
- 3Toss in some butter, shallot, and garlic and mix that up.
- 4Reduce with some white wine (optional).
- 5Take some orzo and fully soak it up in the buttery white wine mixture.
- 6Add chicken broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- 7Add the zest and juice of a lemon.
- 8Toss in some heavy cream, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and some Parmesan cheese.
- 9Add spinach (or basil, or any veggie you have on hand).
- 10Take the reserved juices from the salmon and mix that in.
- 11Add the salmon back in and top with lemon wheels.
- 12Cover it and let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces salmon
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 4 cup minced garlic
- 1 4 cup minced shallot
- 1 4 cup white wine
- 20 ounces orzo
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach
- 4 lemon wheels
Equipment
skilletbowlspoongrater
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