Alaska Cod, Orzo And Cucumber Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Alaska Cod, Orzo And Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb cod fillets; 2 x cucumbers peeled, seeded,; and cut on bias into thin strips; 1 c. Orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1/4 c. thinly-sliced green onion; 8 x lettuce leaves; 4 x lemon wedges; 1/2 c. blue cheese salad dressing; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice; 4 tsp diced red bell pepper; Salt to taste; Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb cod fillets
2 x cucumbers peeled, seeded,
and cut on bias into thin strips
1 c. Orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1/4 c. thinly-sliced green onion
8 x lettuce leaves
4 x lemon wedges
1/2 c. blue cheese salad dressing
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
4 tsp diced red bell pepper
Salt to taste
Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

1
Mix the blue cheese salad dressing with the lemon zest and lemon juice; hold aside.
2
Broil or possibly saute/fry the cod fillets, turning 1 time till cooked through.
3
Fish should be opaque but barely translucent/soft in the center.
4
Cooking time will vary depending on cooking method and thickness of fish, but should take between 4 to 8 min.
5
Set aside to cold.
6
Bring 4 c. of salted water to a boil, add in the orzo and cook to al dente (about 8 to 10 min).
7
Cold by running under cool water.
8
Drain well and set aside.
9
Flake the cooled cod fillets.
10
Place cod flakes, cucumber slices and orzo in a mixing bowl.
11
Add in the dressing mix and green onion slices; mix well.
12
Taste, adding salt and pepper as necessary.
13
Place 2 lettuce leaves each on 4 chilled plates.
14
Divide the salad among the 4 plates.
15
Garnish with 1 tsp.
16
of red bell pepper and 1 lemon wedge; serve.
17
This recipe yields 4 servings.

196

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb cod fillets, 2 x cucumbers peeled, seeded,, and cut on bias into thin strips, 1 c. Orzo (rice-shaped pasta), and more.

Yes, Alaska Cod, Orzo And Cucumber Salad Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Alaska Cod, Orzo And Cucumber Salad Recipe

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