Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo

Name: Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo
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

15 ingredients

10 steps

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

Directions

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.