Cod Over Lemon Basil Orzo

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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 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

Recipe

• 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.