Description
These Salmon Bites with Lemon Butter Orzo are a delightful and flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender salmon bites are seasoned and cooked to perfection, then combined with creamy lemon butter orzo for a satisfying dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Butter Orzo:
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Orzo: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook orzo until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Season salmon cubes and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare Lemon Butter Orzo: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add cooked orzo, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan, and parsley. Toss until combined.
- Combine: Gently fold salmon into the orzo. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of cream to the orzo.
- Swap salmon for shrimp or chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
