Description
Pan Seared Salmon with Orzo Salad is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the ocean to your dining table. Featuring perfectly seared salmon fillets paired with a vibrant orzo salad bursting with fresh vegetables and herbs, this recipe is both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a special weeknight dinner, this meal is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 skin-on salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse salmon fillets and pat dry. Gather all vegetables.
- 2. Cook the Orzo Pasta: Boil salted water, add orzo, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 3. Sauté Salmon Fillets: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy.
- 4. Flip & Finish Cooking Salmon: Carefully flip the salmon using a spatula; cook for another 3-4 minutes until flaky.
- 5. Assemble Orzo Salad: In a bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Plate the orzo salad first and top with seared salmon. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg