Baked cod with orzo & spicy sausage
A delightful blend of tender baked cod, savory spicy sausage, and flavorful orzo pasta. Perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- ½ tsp hot smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 350g orzo
- 4 tbsp tomato purée
- 800ml hot chicken or veg stock
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 2 large charred red peppers, from a jar, sliced
- 30g black olives, drained and halved
- 40g nduja sausage, crumbled, or spicy chorizo, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp double cream or mascarpone
- 4 cod loin fillets
- ½ small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
- salad, to serve (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Warm the oil in a large shallow 30cm casserole dish or a big ovenproof frying pan. Add the onion and sauté with a pinch of salt over low heat for about 10 minutes or until it becomes soft and see-through. Incorporate the garlic, paprika, and oregano, and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the orzo and tomato paste, then slowly stir in the hot broth. Let it come to a simmer, then add the rosemary, peppers, olives, and sausage, and season according to your preference. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, then blend in the double cream or mascarpone.Place the cod loins on the top and bake in the oven, without covering, for 12-15 minutes or until the fish is thoroughly cooked. Sprinkle the parsley over the dish and serve with a side salad, if desired.
Summary:
- Calories: 3021 kcal
- Fat: 74 g
- Protein: 244 g
- Carbs: 335 g
- Potassium: 6864 mg
- Magnesium: 610 mg