Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of pan-seared salmon paired with a vibrant orzo salad. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a gourmet meal at home. With its crispy skin, flaky texture, and refreshing salad, it’s a delightful way to elevate your culinary game without the fuss. Gather your friends and let the flavors shine as you create memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop cucumber and tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Cook orzo: Boil salted water, add orzo, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sear salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Combine salad: In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs.
- Make dressing: Whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pour over orzo mixture.
- Toss well to combine; serve alongside seared salmon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg