Right Now: Lemony Salmon and Orzo Skillet

One-skillet magic

I’m often wary of one-skillet recipes – they can feel gimmicky or awkwardly shoe-horned into the single vessel format. But at their best, one-skillet recipes harness co-mingling flavors for a dish that’s more delicious because everything was cooked together. And hey – one skillet to clean!

This lemony salmon and orzo is definitely the latter. The orzo takes on the rich fats and flavors of salmon, while the orzo lends moisture for fish that’s tender and flaky.

This dish starts with toasted orzo, sauteed with lemon zest and garlic. Next, swirl broth into the pan and bring to a bubbly simmer. When the orzo is just al dente, nestle salmon filets in and slide the skillet into the oven, baking just until the fish is cooked through. The lemony orzo takes on the richness of the salmon, while the salmon bakes up with a delicate flake. 

Lemony Salmon and Orzo Skillet