Ingredients
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- 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 (kernels removed)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Chili flakes for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season salmon fillets with salt, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning. In a heated nonstick skillet, sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant. Add orzo and corn kernels; toast for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer until orzo is nearly cooked through.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Return salmon to the skillet and simmer until everything is heated through.
- Serve topped with fresh thyme and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg