Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli

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Salmon with Lemon-Herb Orzo & Broccoli

Ingredients

1 cup orzo, preferably whole-wheat

2 cups chopped broccoli (about 1/2 head)

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 ¼ pounds skin-on salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions, patted dry

½ teaspoon salt, divided

½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chives and/or parsley

2 teaspoons lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add orzo and cook according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add to the pan, skin-side up, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook until the flesh is opaque, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness.

Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the orzo and broccoli; stir until combined.

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