Description
Pan-Seared Salmon with Orzo Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crispy salmon fillets with a colorful salad of orzo pasta and fresh vegetables. Bursting with zesty lemon and tangy feta, this meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare, it offers a delightful culinary experience that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Boil salted water in a pot and cook the orzo pasta according to package instructions (8-10 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the pan.
- Cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip gently and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Serve the orzo salad on plates alongside each salmon fillet. Garnish with extra lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg