Salmon Orzo Recipe (Creamy Tomato, 30 Minutes)

Name: Salmon Orzo Recipe (Creamy Tomato, 30 Minutes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g orzo; 250 g cherry tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves (grated or chopped); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp pesto; 1 cube vegetable stock (+ hot water (800ml)); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 100 g grated parmesan; 4 salmon fillets (or grilled salmon leftovers); chilli flakes (to serve); lemon juice (to serve); fresh basil leaves (to garnish — regular basil works great here)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This salmon orzo recipe cooks the orzo directly in a cherry tomato and garlic sauce for a creamy, risotto-like finish — no draining needed. Fresh salmon sears separately for crispy golden bites. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect with leftover salmon too.

Updated at: Mon, 18 May 2026 08:31:28 GMT