Cod with Lemon Orzo

from Parents Magazine

Cod with Lemon Orzo
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus additional for pasta cooking water
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh cod, cut into 1"-by-2" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Make It

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 cup orzo and cook according to package directions, adding peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain and toss with lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cover to keep warm and set aside.

2. In the same pot add 2 inches of water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Add cod to the simmering water and cook 2 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon.

3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix lemon zest, chives and melted butter. Serve cod over orzo with the butter sauce spooned on top.

Tip

  • If frozen, place the cod in the refrigerator the night before to defrost.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 362, Fat, total (g): 11, chol. (mg): 64, sat. fat (g): 4, carb. (g): 38, Monounsaturated fat (g): 4, Polyunsaturated fat (g): 1, Trans fatty acid (g): , fiber (g): 3, sugar (g): 3, pro. (g): 28, vit. A (IU): 1030, vit. C (mg): 14, Thiamin (mg): 1, Riboflavin (mg): , Niacin (mg): 6, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg): , Folate (µg): 132, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg): 1, sodium (mg): 299, Potassium (mg): 638, calcium (mg): 40, iron (mg): 2, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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