Creamy Lemon Orzo with Salmon

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Take some paprika, oil, salt and pepper and rub that all into your salmon.
  2. 2In a hot skillet sear salmon on both sides for about 2-3 minutes and remove it.
  3. 3Toss in some butter, shallot, and garlic and mix that up.
  4. 4Reduce with some white wine (optional).
  5. 5Take some orzo and fully soak it up in the buttery white wine mixture.
  6. 6Add chicken broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  7. 7Add the zest and juice of a lemon.
  8. 8Toss in some heavy cream, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and some Parmesan cheese.
  9. 9Add spinach (or basil, or any veggie you have on hand).
  10. 10Take the reserved juices from the salmon and mix that in.
  11. 11Add the salmon back in and top with lemon wheels.
  12. 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

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