Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and simple recipe for salmon served with lemon-herb orzo and broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets salmon
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli in the last 3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain and toss with lemon zest, olive oil, and additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve salmon on top of the orzo and broccoli mixture.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the salmon for 30 minutes before baking.
- Try adding other vegetables to the orzo mix if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with orzo and broccoli
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg