Great for dinner and quick to prepare, this Slow Cooker Salmon Orzo Pasta works perfectly for a comforting family meal. It’s made with salmon, orzo, vegetable stock, garlic granules, and Parmesan. This delicious Slow Cooker Salmon Orzo Pasta recipe feeds up to 4 people.

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Slow Cooker Salmon Orzo Pasta Ingredients

• 4 skinless salmon fillets
• 500g of tomato passata
• 350ml of vegetable stock
• 350g of orzo
• 1 tsp of paprika
• 1 tsp of garlic granules
• 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp of red pesto
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• A handful of Parmesan shavings, for garnish
• Garlic bread, to serve
• A handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped, for garnish

How To Make Slow Cooker Salmon Orzo Pasta

1. Preheat Your Slow Cooker: Set your slow cooker to low and allow it to preheat for about 10 minutes while you prepare the ingredients.
2. Cook the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets in the slow cooker and pour in the tomato passata and vegetable stock. Let everything cook on low for about 2 to 3 hours, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets.
3. Add the Orzo and Seasoning: Once the salmon is nearly done, stir in the orzo, paprika, garlic granules, dried oregano, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pesto. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, making sure everything is well-mixed. Cook on high for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Check and Stir: As the orzo cooks, check on it every now and then to stir and ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom. This helps everything cook evenly and absorb the flavors better.
5. Serve and Garnish: Once the orzo is tender and the dish is fully cooked, serve it hot with some Parmesan shavings on top. Add garlic bread on the side, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a fresh touch.

Recipe Tips

• Use fresh salmon fillets: If you can, choose fresh salmon fillets instead of frozen ones, as they will hold their texture better during slow cooking and result in a richer flavor.
• Make it creamy: Add 50ml of heavy cream at the end of cooking for a richer, creamier dish that pairs well with the orzo’s texture. Stir it in gently to combine.
• Swap the orzo: If you don’t have orzo on hand, use any short pasta like ditalini or small shells, adjusting the cooking time as needed so the pasta doesn’t overcook.
• Brighten the flavor: Add a splash of lemon juice just before serving for a fresh pop of acidity that balances out the richness of the salmon and the pesto.

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