Description
Pan-seared salmon with orzo salad is a delicious and visually stunning dish that combines flaky, golden salmon with a refreshing orzo salad packed with vibrant vegetables. This recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive meals for guests. With just a few essential ingredients and simple steps, you can create a meal that delights the senses and satisfies the appetite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the orzo salad: Boil salted water in a pot, add orzo, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. In a bowl, combine with fresh herbs.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooled orzo to the veggie mix, drizzle dressing over it, and toss gently.
- Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve salmon alongside the orzo salad, drizzling any remaining dressing on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg