20 Minute Creamy Lemon Orzo With Salmon
This easy, simple ingredient, 20 Minute Creamy Lemon Orzo With Salmon is a fresh tasting meal. With light hints of lemon and Parmesan cheese, this dinner is satisfyingly delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter divided
- 1 lb salmon sliced into 1 inch filets
- 1 shallots finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon juiced + 1 tsp zest
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the salmon. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Melt 2 tbsp of butter, then cook the salmon skin side down for 5 minutes. Flip the salmon over and cook for another 5. Remove from the pan, and let rest.
- Sautè the vegetables. In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and sautè for 2 minutes.
- Build the sauce. Add flour to the pan, and stir to coat the garlic mixture. Add milk, chicken broth, and spinach. Bring the mixture to a light boil.
- Cook the orzo. Add orzo to the pan, return it back to a light boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions or until al dente.
- Combine the rest of the ingredients. Remove pan from heat once the orzo has cooked and stir in parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, and salt. Slice the salmon into bite size pieces and discard the skin. Stir the salmon into the orzo.
- Serve. Serve this orzo dish with more parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or chopped parsley. Mangia!
Notes
For a lighter lemon taste, use 1/4 cup of lemon juice.
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.
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