Main MealsOne Pot Recipes05.17.2026

Creamy Coconut Turmeric Orzo with Salmon

Name: Creamy Coconut Turmeric Orzo with Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 atlantic salmon filets, skin-on; Avocado oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp curry powder; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 cup orzo, dry; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 1/2 cup bone broth, or water; 1/2 white onion, diced; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Prep Time: 10 min

Total Time: 35 min

Serves 3

Pan-seared salmon nestled over silky coconut-turmeric orzo simmered with warming spices. A cozy, restaurant-worthy dinner ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

For the salmon

3 atlantic salmon filets (skin-on)

Avocado oil

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp garam masala

¼ tsp curry powder

¼ tsp cumin

For the orzo

1 cup orzo (dry)

1 cup coconut milk

1 1/2 cup bone broth (or water)

½ white onion (diced)

2 clove garlic (minced)

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Spray a small amount of avocado oil over the salmon and toss with the seasoning mixture until evenly coated on all sides.

Place the salmon skin-side down and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes before flipping. Cook for 2 minutes, then 1-2 minutes on each side until the internal temperature hits 145F. Remove from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, spray the bottom with avocado oil and add the diced onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes before adding the orzo to toast along with the minced garlic and seasonings. Cook for another 3 minutes or until the spices and garlic are fragrant.

Add the coconut milk and broth/water and turn up the heat to bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat back to medium and cover with a lid. Allow the orzo to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes, then remove the lid.

Continue stirring every minute or so until the liquid has reduced to a sauce and the orzo is cooked through.

Serve the salmon over the orzo along with steamed broccoli, sesame seeds, and green onions.