Description
A creamy and flavorful orzo dish made with sweet corn, fresh herbs, and tender pan-seared salmon. This comforting one-pan meal is quick to prepare and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150 g/5 oz each), skinless
- 200 g (7 oz) orzo pasta
- 250 g (1½ cups) corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable broth
- 120 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
- 50 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter. Sauté shallot until soft, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in corn and orzo. Toast for 1 minute, then pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover partially, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 2 more minutes until creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
- Return salmon to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use frozen corn; just thaw before using.
- Substitute salmon with another fish or even grilled chicken.
- Add spinach or peas for extra veggies.
- Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian (without salmon).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
