Quick and easy Crispy Salmon with Greek Orzo for 30 Minute Thursday – this meal is on the table in 20 minutes and the whole family will love it!
We love salmon around here. Or any fish. Actually, any seafood is probably what I should say!
Anytime I make salmon for supper though? That’s when I have a very happy family. I must say, I am very happy that my kids like fish. It’s one of my favourite things to eat. I’m that person that goes to a steakhouse for a fancy dinner and gets fish. I just have a hard time not ordering fish when it’s on the menu at a restaurant. It’s my favourite.
Salmon is the best though. And my kids agree with me on that. I actually made this crispy salmon with Greek orzo earlier in the day the first time I made it and had it for lunch. My 8 year old was REALLY disappointed when he saw the leftover fish in the fridge and found out I had salmon without him. How could I?
At least I don’t have to convince them to eat fish. That is one thing that is definitely not a struggle for us. Their only complaint is that I don’t make it often enough!
This crispy salmon is maybe the easiest possible way to prepare it. It takes about two minutes to prep and then 10 in the oven under the broiler and you have perfect salmon with amazing crispy edges. The crispy outside is maybe my favourite part. You know, besides the fact that it’s salmon.
Paired with this quick and easy Greek orzo, this makes the perfect meal for 30 Minute Thursday! The crispy salmon takes about 15 minutes total, and the Greek orzo maybe takes 20, most of which is easily finished while the salmon is in the oven. Plus, the orzo is great served a bit warm right after you make it, and it’s also fantastic as a cold salad if you want to make it ahead of time. Do that and supper is on the table in 15 minutes.
And if your family loves salmon as much as mine does, you will have a happy group. Scroll down to below the recipe to check out more 30 minute meals from my friends, or you can find past 30 Minute Thursday posts here.
Quick and easy Crispy Salmon with Greek Orzo for 30 Minute Thursday - this meal is on the table in 20 minutes and the whole family will love it! I typically use skinless salmon, but if you use salmon with the skin still on, place it skin side down on the baking sheet and just brush the top with the coconut oil and seasonings. Bake it for 8-12 minutes without flipping, or until it flakes easily with a fork. It should slide off the skin easily to serve it. Also, the orzo is great a bit warm if you serve it immediately, but is also really good as a cold pasta salad so you can make it ahead of time if you like. Also, there's no cucumber in the pictures, but I have added it to the salad and it's fantastic! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases.
Crispy Salmon with Greek Orzo
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4
Serving Size:
1/4 recipe
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 344Total Fat: 23.8gSaturated Fat: 10.8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 560mgCarbohydrates: 17.9gFiber: 2gSugar: 2.8gProtein: 17g
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I love this recipe. I make it often. Thank you for sharing…
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So glad you like it! 🙂
Salmon is definitely one of my favorite things to eat too! This looks so perfect! I love that Greek orzo too, it pairs so perfectly together.
I can’t wait to try this recipe, Stacey! My kids are just like yours, in that salmon is one of their very favorite dinners. This looks so easy, and that Greek orzo is calling my name!
I have never tried cooking salmon with coconut oil but it’s so good on everything else, why not? I love the idea of crisping up the salmon by putting it under the broiler. It makes everything caramelized and crispy delicious. Have a great weekend!
Salmon is always a winner here too, Stacey, and I love the Greek orzo! 30 minutes never looked so good!
We love salmon too and I totally order fish whenever we go out to eat 🙂 Your salmon looks so crispy and delicious, Stacey! Pairing it with the Greek orzo sounds awesome and such an easy weeknight meal!
The fact that your 8 year old loves salmon gives me a glimmer of hope for my kiddo 😉 Love the looks of this salmon and orzo, so simple and so much flavor!
This looks so awesome Stacey! We’re salmon lovers here and what a perfect pairing with the orzo!
We’re salmon buddies today, Stacey!! Love it. And I seriously looooove how amazing your salmon looks! So cool that your kiddos love salmon too!
That’s so awesome that your kids are seafood eaters. I don’t think I developed a taste for it until I was in my 20s! My Mom was pretty sick and tired and just making plain chicken all those years. Lol! This dish looks so light and flavorful. Can’t wait to try it out!
Salmon is a favorite in my house, too! We usually make it every other week, we just love it so much! I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it, so this crispy version looks just perfect. And I LOVE that orzo! Sounds so flavorful. What a perfect summer meal!