Description
A creamy one-pan meal featuring seared salmon and tender orzo in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon for 3 minutes per side, then remove.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in orzo, then pour in chicken broth and cream.
- Bring to a simmer, cook for 10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Return salmon to the pan, cook for 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-sear and simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg