Baked Cod & Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Crust and Vegetable Orzo
Flaky cod fillets and succulent shrimp are baked to perfection under a crispy, flavorful lemon-garlic breadcrumb crust, served alongside a vibrant whole wheat orzo pasta tossed with fresh summer vegetables.
Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta80 g
- Cherry Tomatoes62.5 g
- Spinach25 g
- Garlic1 clove
- Lemon0.3 whole
- Olive Oil7.5 ml
- Salt0.5 g
- Black Pepper0.5 g
- Cod Fillet162.5 g
- Shrimp87.5 g
- Zucchini50 g
- Fresh Parsley7.5 g
- Dried Breadcrumb12.5 g
- Vegetable Broth50 ml
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 2Step 2
Cook orzo: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add whole wheat orzo and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well.
- 3Step 3
While orzo cooks, prepare the fish: In a small bowl, combine dried breadcrumbs, minced garlic (2 cloves), zest of 1/2 lemon, 10ml olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a coarse crumb.
- 4Step 4
Place cod fillets and shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 5ml olive oil, salt, and pepper. Evenly press the breadcrumb mixture onto the top of the cod fillets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily, and shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 5Step 5
Prepare vegetables: In a large skillet, heat 15ml olive oil over medium heat. Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced zucchini. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tomatoes begin to blister and zucchini is tender-crisp. Add remaining minced garlic (2 cloves) and spinach, cook until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Share Recipe
Turn These Recipes Into
Your Perfect Meal Plan
Join thousands who've transformed their meal planning.Join thousands of users who've transformed their meal planning with AI-powered recommendations. Get personalized weekly meal plans featuring recipes like these, tailored to your dietary preferences and schedule.
🎁Start with a FREE week—no credit card required!✨You Might Also Love These
Discover more delicious recipes similar to this one, carefully selected just for you.