# Creamy Lemon Garlic Orzo with Salmon

This recipe shows how to make a creamy lemon garlic orzo with salmon in one pan.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pan
- wooden bowl
- fork
- knife
- spatula

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdFo82L4/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/79c698da-edb4-43bc-9c6e-4683e1e031c1
- Extracted: 2025-04-18

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