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One Pan Salmon and Orzo with Fresh Tomatoes

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  • Author: Megan Keno
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Cast Iron
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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  • 4 - 4oz. Skin On Wild Caught Salmon Filets
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. Orzo Pasta
  • 1/4. cup White Wine
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth, or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp Italian Herbs
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta, or Goat Cheese
  • 2 Tbsp Freshly minced Basil, Dill, or Parsley
  • Lemon Wedges, optional for top.

Instructions

    1. Sear the Salmon Filets – Heat olive oil in your enameled cast iron pan (or skillet of choice). Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper (or Hangar Bay), then sear skin-side down until crispy, about 4–5 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove salmon and set aside, covering it with foil. If you see the white albumin coming out, it’s getting overcooked. Spread a thin layer of pesto over the top of the cooked salmon as it rests.

    1. Cook the Aromatics & Orzo – In the same pan, add butter, shallots, and garlic. Stir until they become fragrant. Deglaze the pan with some white wine and stir. Stir in orzo and toast for a minute until lightly golden.

    1. Add in Broth –  Stir in the chicken (or vegetable) broth. Allow the orzo to cook, covered until cooked. Stir every couple of minutes to ensure it is not sticking to the pan.

    1. Add in Vegetables – When the orzo is done, stir in the fresh spinach and incorporate until wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings. Top with halved cherry or grate tomatoes.

    1. Finish with Salmon & Feta – Nestle salmon fillets back into the pan, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and crumble feta cheese across the dish. Top with additional grated parmesan if desired. Let everything warm together for 2–3 minutes.

    1. Serve & Enjoy
      Garnish with fresh herbs like basil or dill , and serve straight from the pan for a cozy, rustic presentation, or in bowls with a filet of salmon on top of each. Spritz with lemon if desired.

Equipment

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