Pan-Seared Alaska Cod with Lemon-Parsley OrzoPan-Seared Alaska Cod with Lemon-Parsley Orzo
Pan-Seared Alaska Cod with Lemon-Parsley Orzo
Pan-Seared Alaska Cod with Lemon-Parsley Orzo
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Pan-Seared Alaska Cod with Lemon-Parsley Orzo
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
1 1/3 cups orzo
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest ( save sliced lemons on side for squeezing over fish to serve as well)
2 tbs plus 2 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 (4-6 ounce) frozen Alaska cod fillets
1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)
Directions

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions. When it’s done, drain and put in a large bowl. Mix in the parsley, lemon juice and zest, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or more to taste). Set aside.

 

2. Run the frozen Alaska cod fillets under cold water to remove any ice glaze and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with oil and heat a large heavy-bottomed/nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add frozen cod and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip the cod, sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then cover pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness and doneness. Cod should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Remove from the heat, drizzle with a teaspoon or so of olive oil and a squirt of lemon and set aside.

 

3. Carefully wipe out the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over high heat until quite hot. Add the tomatoes and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until blistered, about 2 to 3 minutes.

 

4. Serve the cod with the lemon-parsley orzo, blistered tomatoes, and lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.

 

5 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
1 1/3 cups orzo
Barilla Classic Orzo N°26 Pasta, 1 lb
Barilla Classic Orzo N°26 Pasta, 1 lb, 1 Pound
On Sale! Limit 4
$1.75 was $1.99$1.75/lb
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Badia Parsley Flakes, 0.25 oz
Badia Parsley Flakes, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce
$1.59$6.36/oz
freshly squeezed lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest ( save sliced lemons on side for squeezing over fish to serve as well)
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each
Lemon 1 ct, 1 each, 1 Each
$0.69
2 tbs plus 2 tsp olive oil
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz
Colavita Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 fl oz, 68 Fluid ounce
$37.49$0.55/fl oz
1 1/4 tsp salt
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 48 oz
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt, 48 oz, 48 Ounce
$3.99$0.08/oz
4 (4-6 ounce) frozen Alaska cod fillets
Previously Frozen Alaska Cod Fillet
Previously Frozen Alaska Cod Fillet, 1 Pound
$9.99/lb$9.99/lb
1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces)
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint
Wholesome Pantry Organic Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint, 1 Pint
$3.99$3.99/pt

Directions

1. Cook the orzo according to the package directions. When it’s done, drain and put in a large bowl. Mix in the parsley, lemon juice and zest, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or more to taste). Set aside.

 

2. Run the frozen Alaska cod fillets under cold water to remove any ice glaze and pat dry with a paper towel. Brush both sides with oil and heat a large heavy-bottomed/nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add frozen cod and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip the cod, sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then cover pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness and doneness. Cod should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Remove from the heat, drizzle with a teaspoon or so of olive oil and a squirt of lemon and set aside.

 

3. Carefully wipe out the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat over high heat until quite hot. Add the tomatoes and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until blistered, about 2 to 3 minutes.

 

4. Serve the cod with the lemon-parsley orzo, blistered tomatoes, and lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.