Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo Recipes

LEMON-BASIL ORZOTTO

Steps:

• In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until fragrant and translucent. Add the orzo and toast for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook until absorbed.
• Gradually add the chicken stock, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer, lower the heat, and cover. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is almost absorbed and orzo is tender. Remove from the heat.
• Stir in peas, Parmesan, fresh basil, lemon zest, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Season the orzo with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

COD OVER LEMON BASIL ORZO

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.

PAN-FRIED COD WITH LEMON BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper & paprika. Coat fish in flour on a shallow dish, shake off excess flour.
• When oil heats add fillets and saute 3 mins both sides.
• Remove fillets from pan and pour broth, lemon juice, and chopped fresh basil into the hot pan. Bring to a boil and whisk in 4 tablespoons of butter for 1 to 2 minutes, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes till sauce reduces by half. Basil will turn the color of steamed spinach, it is okay, you will taste the sweet basil accent in the sauce.
• Serve sauce over fillets.