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One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo: A Quick and Juicy Delight

One Skillet Salmon with Lemon Orzo
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A delicious and easy one skillet meal featuring succulent salmon and zesty lemon orzo.

Ingredients

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  • 2 fillets of salmon
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, add orzo, and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente.
  5. While orzo cooks, season salmon with salt and pepper.
  6. Add salmon to the skillet, skin side down, and cook until flaky.
  7. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For more flavor, try adding capers.
  • Make it lighter by using lemon juice only without the zest.

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Keywords: salmon, lemon orzo, one skillet meal, easy dinner

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