Rinse salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large pot, boil salted water and cook orzo according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.

In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cooked orzo to the pan; toss gently to combine with the lemon-garlic mixture.

Plate the seared salmon alongside the lemon orzo and garnish with chopped parsley.