Italian Herb-Crusted Salmon with Creamy Orzo & Roasted Zucchini

Ingredients

• 4 fillets salmon fillets, 5 oz each, skin-on, patted dry
• 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned or plain
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning blend, or mix of dried basil, oregano, thyme
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided for cooking
• 1.5 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into half-moons, about 1/4 inch thick
• 0.5 tsp sea salt, for salmon and vegetables