Description
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Salmon Bites served atop a bed of lemon butter orzo. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound salmon fillet (skin removed, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Lemon Butter Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Orzo: Prepare the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Salmon: In a bowl, coat salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Salmon: Sear salmon in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Lemon Butter Orzo: Melt butter in the skillet, sauté garlic, then add cooked orzo, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan. Combine well.
- Assemble: Serve lemon butter orzo topped with salmon bites. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Enhance the orzo with a touch of cream for added richness.
- Alternatively, roast the salmon in a 400°F oven for 10–12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
