Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 sprigs of thyme (more for serving)
- 1 cup orzo
- 3 ears corn
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chili flakes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning.
- Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and cook minced garlic and chopped onion until soft. Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, corn kernels, and orzo; toast for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until orzo is nearly al dente.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and lemon juice; return salmon to the skillet and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve topped with fresh thyme sprigs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg