Baked Cod Over Spinach And Orzo Recipe
Make Baked Cod Over Spinach And Orzo Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fish
Orzo and Spinach
Method
Preparation of Cod
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare Cod
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a marinade. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
Cooking Orzo and Spinach
- 3
Cook Orzo
In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Spinach
Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
Baking Cod
- 5
Bake the Cod
While the orzo is cooking, place the marinated cod in the preheated oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, layer the orzo and spinach mixture first, then top it with a baked cod fillet. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
