# Creamy Lemon & Garlic Orzo with Salmon

This dish features creamy, zesty, and buttery orzo pasta combined with flavorful salmon, all made in one pan.

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

## Ingredients

- 540 g salmon
- 3 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 lemon lemon juice
- 5 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup cooking wine
- 1 large shallot
- 7 garlic cloves
- 1 cup orzo
- 2.25 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- 0.5 cup mozzarella

## Instructions

1. Cube the salmon and pat it dry.
2. Mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, Dijon mustard, and 1/2 lemon juiced in a bowl.
3. Toss the salmon cubes in the marinade until well coated.
4. Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden crust has formed.
6. During the last 2-3 minutes, baste the salmon with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter by spooning it over the fish.
7. Remove the salmon from the pan.
8. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup of cooking wine and cook off for 2 minutes.
9. Add a splash of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter, then sauté the minced shallots for 2-3 minutes.
10. Add minced garlic for 1 minute.
11. Toast the orzo for 1-2 minutes.
12. Pour in 2 1/4 cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
13. Cover with a lid and stir occasionally for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
14. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of mozzarella (if using), and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
15. Let everything melt together into a creamy sauce.
16. Add the remaining lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley, then give it a good stir.
17. Nestle the salmon cubes back on top of the orzo.
18. Top off with a final flourish of Parmesan and parsley.

## Equipment

- pan
- tongs
- knife
- cutting board
- spoon
- squeezer

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd579FsM/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/897ce7ba-ecd7-4538-a492-d7cac40270bf
- Extracted: 2025-07-12

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