Description
Creamed Corn Orzo with Salmon is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy orzo pasta, sweet corn, and perfectly seared salmon. This recipe is incredibly easy to prepare yet elegant enough for special occasions, making it a versatile choice for both weeknight dinners and entertaining guests. Each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
- 2 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillets
- 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook orzo until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in creamed corn and cooked orzo until well combined.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. In another skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for about 5 minutes, then flip to cook through.
- Stir Parmesan into the orzo mixture and fold in parsley before serving.
- Plate the creamy mixture and top with salmon. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg