Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo Recipe

Name: Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups red and yellow tomatoes, chopped; 3/4 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon capers, drained; 2 cod fish fillets; 1 cup orzo pasta; 6 cups water; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of; 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped; salt; pepper; 1 cup orzo pasta

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups red and yellow tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon capers, drained
2 cod fish fillets
1 cup orzo pasta
6 cups water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
salt
pepper
1 cup orzo pasta

1
Bring 6 cups water, lemon juice and zest to a boil using a large saucepan.
2
While the water is coming to a boil heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes and peppers, cook 4 minutes.
5
Add wine and simmer about 5 minutes.
6
Add orzo to boiling water cook aprox 9 minutes.
7
Sprinkle the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
8
Add to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cover the pan with a tight lid and simmer about 10 minutes or until fillets are cooked through.
9
Drain orzo after 9 minutes and toss with basil.
10
Serve fillets over the orzo and topped with sauce.

624

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 1/2 cups red and yellow tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo

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