One-Pan Salmon & Orzo
This simple crispy-skinned salmon with flavourful orzo can be made in one pan in under 30 minutes. That means you can get a delicious, hearty meal on the table in a half hour with limited dishes to wash up after - perfect for any weeknight!
Ingredients
- 250 g (½ lb) skin-on salmon fillets
- 1 anchovy fillet roughly chopped
- 1 shallot diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine such as sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio
- 375 ml (1½ cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 125 g (⅔ cup) orzo
- 25 g (3 tbsp) pitted kalamata olives roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp capers rinsed
- 2 tsp lemon zest from about ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 2 tsp fresh oregano chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large skillet and set over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the salmon - skin side down - and press down on the fillets with the back of a spatula. Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, until the skin is crisp and releases easily from the bottom of the pan.
- Flip the salmon over and cook until the interior of the salmon registers at 50°C/125°F. Move the salmon to a plate, skin side up, until ready to serve.
- Add the anchovy and shallot to the now empty skillet along with a generous pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant - a further 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Stir until mostly evaporated and the strong alcoholic smell has cooked off - a minute or two. Pour in the stock, orzo and ¼ tsp of salt. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Allow to simmer until the liquid is fully absorbed and the orzo is tender - about 10 minutes. Stir in the olives, capers, lemon zest and juice and the parsley, oregano and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the salmon - serving it skin-side up.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 491mg | Potassium: 918mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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