Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Orzo

   In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the Lemon & Herb Orzo

   In the same pot, add the cooked orzo, chopped parsley, dill, the juice of half the lemon, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and keep warm.

3. 3

   Sear the Salmon

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.

4. 4

   Finish the Salmon

   Carefully flip the salmon and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the fillets.

5. 5

   Prepare the Urfa Pepper Labneh

   In a small bowl, mix the labneh with urfa pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Serve

   On a plate, serve a portion of the lemon & herb orzo topped with a salmon fillet. Add a dollop of urfa pepper labneh on the side.