COD OVER LEMON BASIL ORZO

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I've been trying to come up with different ways to eat healthier and lighter. I came up with this recipe one night and my husband actually went back for more.

Provided by janderson48

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Bring 6 cups water, lemon juice and zest to a boil using a large saucepan.
  • While the water is coming to a boil heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and peppers, cook 4 minutes.
  • Add wine and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Add orzo to boiling water cook aprox 9 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • Drain orzo after 9 minutes and toss with basil.
  • Serve fillets over the orzo and topped with sauce.

Basit Bazar
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This dish is delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Aliasad Asad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to cook cod.


Steve Lane
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mike Cuellar
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Daniel Akpebi
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish! The cod was flaky and moist, and the lemon-basil sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Shahzaib Arain
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The cod is always cooked perfectly and the lemon-basil sauce is amazing.


BigManCal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Saul Jimenez
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The cod was flaky and moist, the orzo was cooked perfectly, and the lemon-basil sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Don't worryboutit (b4lls_ar3_l1f3)
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cod. I had some cooked cod in the fridge and decided to try this recipe. It turned out amazing! The lemon-basil sauce is so flavorful and the orzo is a great addition.


Mohammed Waseem123p
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cod was flaky and moist, the orzo was al dente, and the lemon-basil sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Sithobile Snethemba
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This cod over lemon-basil orzo was an absolute delight! The flavors of the lemon, basil, and orzo complemented each other perfectly, and the cod was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a light and flav


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