YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Seared Salmon with Lemon-Garlic Quinoa and Steamed Asparagus
Pan-seared salmon fillet served over zesty lemon-garlic orzo with tender steamed asparagus, finished with a bright and zesty squeeze of fresh lemon.
INGREDIENTS
5.8 ounces Atlantic Salmon Fillet
30 grams Orzo Pasta
1 cup Asparagus spears
0.5 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
PREPARATION
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, trim the woody ends off the asparagus and steam them for 4-6 minutes until tender-crisp.
Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel and season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the salmon skin-side down for 4 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Flip the salmon carefully and cook for another 3 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
In the same pot used for the pasta, toss the cooked orzo with minced garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of pasta water over low heat until fragrant.
Plate the lemon-garlic orzo alongside the steamed asparagus and top with the seared salmon fillet.