Salmon with Lemon and Mushroom Orzo
Recipe Date:
June 30, 2026
Serving Size:
4
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
20 Minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and is always delicious. Orzo is my newest favorite carbohydrate and it is so versatile, add a piece of beautifully seared wild salmon to it and it’s also quite healthy! Add spinach if you like, or roast some asparagus, or broccolini, just to add a bit more veg to your meal.
Ingredients
- 4 - 6oz Salmon Filets
- 1 1/2 cups of orzo
- 1 shallot
- 4oz cremini mushrooms
- 1 large lemon, will use zest and juice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 6 oz spinach
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2oz or so of garlic and fine herbs Boursin cheese
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (I used fresh dill one time because that was what I had, still delicious)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- add oil to hot heavy bottom pan
- slice mushrooms and shallot and cook until tender
- add orzo and toast for about 1 minute, stirring consistently
- add garlic and cook until fragrant
- pour in stock and lemon juice and bring to a boil
- While orzo is coming to a boil, heat oil in pan to sear salmon
- dry filets and add salt and pepper, start in hot pan skin side up
- cook for 4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3 or so, depending on how you like your salmon cooked
- once orzo is boiling stir often and cook until liquid is mostly absorbed, then add spinach to wilt
- finish with parsley, Boursin and lemon zest and serve
If you prefer to bake your salmon go for it, whatever is easiest for you.