Description
This Miso Butter Salmon Orzo is a quick one-pan meal where salmon is seared, then orzo simmers in broth and miso butter for a creamy, savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds salmon, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/4 cups orzo
- 3 cups low-sodium broth
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan (optional)
- green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon 2 minutes per side until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter.
- Stir in miso paste until smooth, then add garlic and cook 20 seconds.
- Add orzo and toast 1 minute, stirring.
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until orzo is tender and creamy.
- Stir in spinach (optional) until wilted.
- Return salmon to the pan and spoon sauce over the top for 1 to 2 minutes, until salmon reaches 145°F.
- Finish with lemon juice and optional zest, then top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth because miso is salty.
- If orzo thickens, loosen with a splash of broth.
- Finish with lemon for brightness.
- Red miso works if you reduce the amount.
- Prep Time: 8 Minutes
- Cook Time: 17 Minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 640Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Miso Butter Salmon Orzo