Description
Garlic Butter Salmon with Mushroom & Spinach Orzo is a cozy, flavorful dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon paired with creamy orzo packed with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and a medium saucepan for the orzo.
- In the saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a simmer. Add orzo and cook until just tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- In the skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. Add salmon, skin-side down, season with salt and pepper, and sear 4–5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining butter and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in spinach and let wilt.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the mushroom-spinach mix. Add a splash of broth if needed. Stir in Parmesan and lemon juice, season to taste.
- Nestle salmon into orzo mixture. Spoon garlic butter over salmon and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use baby spinach for quicker cooking and milder flavor.
- Let salmon rest a couple of minutes before serving to retain moisture.
- Orzo can be made ahead and stored separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: salmon, garlic butter, orzo, mushrooms, spinach, creamy pasta, healthy dinner, one-pan meal