Creamy Lemon Garlic Orzo with Salmon

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Combine olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl.
  2. 2Marinate salmon fillets with the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and cook until 80% cooked through.
  3. 3In the same pan, add olive oil, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, chicken bouillon, and orzo.
  4. 4Add water, cover, and let it cook for 8-10 minutes.
  5. 5Add heavy cream, butter, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and cheese (optional).
  6. 6Place the salmon back on top of the pasta and add a squeeze of lemon juice.
  7. 7Cover and let it cook for another minute.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 salmon fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 0.5 cup cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

large panwooden bowlforkknifespatula