Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli: A Delightfully Easy Dinner
A delicious and simple recipe for salmon served with lemon-herb orzo and steamed broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, dill, or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the orzo according to package instructions.
- While the orzo cooks, place the salmon on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and season with dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine cooked orzo, steamed broccoli, and any remaining lemon juice, and mix well.
- Serve the salmon over the lemon-herb orzo and broccoli mixture.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to substitute asparagus or green beans for broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo and broccoli
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg