One Pot Herb Crusted Cod & Broccoli Parmesan Orzo

One Pot Herb Crusted Cod & Broccoli Parmesan Orzo

This herb crusted cod with broccoli parmesan orzo and burst tomatoes is a one pot wonder. This dish is so nourishing, full of tasty vegetables, fresh but also creamy and comforting. A perfect (lighter) weeknight meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Seafood

Keyword Cod, orzo

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 522kcal

Equipment

large oven safe skillet or saucepan

Ingredients

herb crusted cod

4 cod filets boneless skinless (about 550 grams / 20oz)
1 tablespoon finely ground breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon salt

broccoli parmesan orzo with burst tomatoes

1.5 cups orzo 320 grams / 11.25oz
5.5 cups low sodium vegetable stock 1375ml
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
0.5 cups yellow onion finely diced
2 cloves garlic minced or mashed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese 60 grams / 2oz
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 lemon zest only
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 teaspoons salt or more to taste

Instructions

Mix the herbs for the herb crust and press them onto all sides of the cod. If it isn't sticking, rub the cod with a bit of water or oil. Set the cod filets aside for now.
Cut off what's left of the stems from the broccoli florets, then finely dice the stem pieces and set them aside.
Finely dice the onion and mince or mash the garlic.
Sauté the onion garlic and broccoli stem pieces in the butter over high heat until just beginning to brown.
Add the orzo and pour in 4 cups of the stock, the salt, black pepper and lemon zest.
Lower heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Preheat oven to 200 C / 400 F.
After 10 minutes stir in the parmesan until melted then add the rest of the stock, broccoli florets and tomatoes. Cook another 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes gently place the cod filets on top and put the whole skillet in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.

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