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Creamy Salmon Orzo in a serving tray.
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Creamy Salmon Orzo Recipe

This creamy salmon orzo pasta is packed with fresh asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and perfectly seared salmon. It comes together quickly for a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Creamy Salmon Orzo, Creamy Salmon Orzo Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 535kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 ¼ tsp garlic parsley salt divided
  • 4 tbsp oil avocado or olive, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper for serving
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Instructions

  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with the 1/2 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp garlic parsley salt.
    Salmon in a pan.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes. Add 2 tbsp of oil and swirl to coat the pan. Place the salmon fillets skin-side up and sear for 3–4 minutes. Flip and cook them for another 2–3 minutes, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness. Transfer the salmon to a plate.
    Salmon browned in a pan.
  • Add the remaining 2 tbsp of oil and diced onions to the same skillet. Sauté the onions for 2–3 minutes, until they are softened.
    Onion with butter.
  • Add the orzo to the skillet and toast it for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Orzo with butter and onion.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and stir in the remaining 1 tsp garlic parsley salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Broth added to orzo in a pan.
  • Add the asparagus and tomatoes, continue cooking for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the asparagus is crisp-tender.
    Tomato and asparagus in a pan.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook the mixture for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is creamy.
    Orzo added to the rest of ingredients.
  • Return the salmon to the skillet and let it warm through for 1–2 minutes. Garnish the dish with fresh basil and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    Creamy Salmon Orzo in a serving dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 987mg | Potassium: 1182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg