Description
Delight your taste buds with these delectable Salmon Bites served over a bed of Lemon Butter Orzo. This Mediterranean-inspired dish offers a burst of flavors that is sure to impress your dinner guests.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Bites:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Lemon Butter Orzo:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Bites: Season salmon cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Lemon Butter Orzo: Sauté garlic in butter, add orzo and cook. Pour in broth, simmer until orzo is tender. Stir in lemon juice, zest, Parmesan, and parsley. Add back the salmon bites and toss gently.
- Serve: Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For creamier orzo, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream before adding the salmon back.
- You can substitute shrimp or chicken for the salmon.
- This dish pairs perfectly with roasted asparagus or a light green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
