Creamy Lemon Garlic Orzo with Salmon

20m
Serves 2
tiktok.com

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.
  3. 3Cook salmon in a large pan until about 80% cooked through.
  4. 4In the same pan, add olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh rosemary.
  5. 5Add chicken bouillon and orzo.
  6. 6Add water, cover, and let it cook for 8-10 minutes.
  7. 7Add heavy cream, butter, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley.
  8. 8Add cheese, stir, then place the salmon back on top of the orzo.
  9. 9Add lemon juice, cover, and let it cook for about 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
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 0.5 cup cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

large panwooden bowlforkknifespoonlemon squeezer