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Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Bowl with Tzatziki (Easy 25-Minute Dinner)

This Mediterranean salmon orzo bowl is a simple, flavor-packed dinner with lemon garlic salmon, warm orzo, creamy tzatziki, and feta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Herb Orzo
  • 1 cup dry orzo
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
To Serve
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • Lemon wedges
  • Optional: cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook the orzo in salted boiling water, about 8–9 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, and salt.
  2. Pat the salmon dry and season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 more minutes.
  3. During the last minute, add garlic and lemon juice to the pan and spoon the oil over the salmon. Remove from heat and break into chunks.
  4. Build your bowls: orzo, salmon, feta, tzatziki, squeeze of lemon. Eat immediately and feel pretty good about yourself.

Notes

  • Orzo can be swapped for rice, quinoa, or couscous.
  • Add cucumbers, tomatoes, or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
  • Store leftovers for up to 3 days- add fresh tzatziki when serving.
  • Keep tzatziki and feta separate if storing for meal prep.