I knew when I saw this recipe for Salmon with Orzo & Spinach that it would be very delicious and I was right! It was really easy to make and came together quickly…plus it really makes a beautiful presentation! I would give it five stars for ease and deliciousness…it’s definitely a keeper! Keep scrolling for a few tips to make this recipe come out perfectly every time!
When making this, I added about 3 tablespoons of melted butter before I added the orzo to the pan. The butter gives the whole dish a creamy richness that just melts in your mouth. I didn’t include that in the recipe because it’s really indulgent, but if you feel like indulging, go ahead and add it! Also, I used 6 ounce salmon fillets with the skin on. When I took the baked dish out of the oven, I pulled the skin right off the bottom of the fish and that made it so easy to serve and eat. No need to take the fish out of the baking dish because the skin pulls right off.
If you want your salmon to be more on the rare side, cook the orzo for about 10 minutes and then add the fish instead of adding it at the beginning.
I cooked the salmon and orzo in an oval baking dish, but you could certainly use a rectangular one!
This dish would be perfect for entertaining and also great for a weeknight dinner! It’s really one of the best salmon dishes I’ve ever made! I hope you love it!
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Hi Suzanne,
Your recipes are delicious! and have a beautiful presentation. I’ve made a couple of them, and they all were a hit.
My question, did you use the Rotisserie Chicken seasoning on this salmon? Do you think a blackening (spicy) seasoning would work?
Thank for the great recipes and fashion ideas!
Rebecca
Hi Rebecca
I’m so happy to know that you’ve tried a few recipes and liked them!
I did not use the Rotisserie Chicken seasoning this time. I do think a blackening seasoning would be delicious. I also think a lemon pepper seasoning would be good as well as Old Bay.
Thank you so much for reading today and for your comment! You know I love comments!
Thank you! This one dish salmon recipe sounds wonderful and will definitely try it! Like Rebecca, I am curious if you used the rotisserie chicken seasoning? I bought and used that for the first time in one of your other salmon recipes and you were right- it was delicious!
Hi Marysue
The salmon is so delicious! I did not use the rotisserie chicken seasoning this time, I used a salmon seasoning that I found at the grocery store, but I think anything you like on your salmon would be great…even Old Bay.
Thanks so much for your comment!
Do you have a crockpot recipe that I could make for Christmas Eve Dinner? We are going to church at 5:30 to hear our granddaughter sing and everyone will be hungry when we get home. I will be serving 10 people. Thanks!
Do you cover the dish when baking?
It was absolutely delicious!
Cooked it uncovered.
Easy to make variations too
Like adding sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms .
Hi Deb
I’m so happy you enjoyed the salmon. I think sun dried tomatoes would be amazing and I can’t wait to try! Thank you so much for reading!
This recipe was absolutely delicious! Plus I loved how easy it was! Question – would you be able to make this ahead of time and pop it in the oven the next day?
I’m so happy you enjoyed the salmon. I’m not sure about making it ahead because of the orzo. You could possibly stir in the orzo at the last minute, but I think it might be mushy if you assemble it completely ahead.