Joanna Gaines Salmon and Orzo Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Salmon and Orzo Recipe is fresh, creamy and full of flavor. It is a perfect one-pan meal for busy days.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the salmon
- Pat salmon dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Keep it ready for cooking.
Sear the salmon
- Heat olive oil in a pan. Cook salmon for 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside gently.
Cook onion and garlic
- In the same pan, add butter. Cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, stirring slowly.
Add orzo pasta
- Add orzo to the pan. Stir well so it absorbs butter and garlic flavor evenly for rich taste.
Pour broth
- Add chicken or vegetable broth slowly. Stir and bring to a light boil for creamy texture.
Simmer orzo
- Let orzo cook on low heat. Stir often until it becomes soft and slightly creamy.
Add spinach
- Add fresh spinach leaves into the pan. Stir until they wilt and blend into the mixture.
Return salmon
- Place cooked salmon back into the pan. Let it warm gently with orzo for rich combined flavor.
Finish and serve
- Add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Mix lightly, garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor
- Add cherry tomatoes for freshness
- Use shrimp instead of salmon for variation
- Add cream for extra richness
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it juicy
- Stir orzo often to avoid sticking
- Add zucchini for more vegetables
- Use low-sodium broth for healthier option