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Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Orzo

Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Orzo is built to be delicious and practical while aligning with healthy eating principles. It fits a Mediterranean, heart‑forward approach: lots of plants, olive oil, lean proteins, and satisfying textures. Serve with a big side of vegetables and a whole‑grain or legume base for extra fiber, and taste as you go—layering herbs and acids can make low‑salt cooking sing. Always follow your clinician’s guidance for personalized targets.

Mediterranean
Prep
15m
Cook
15m
Total
30m
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Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Burst Cherry Tomatoes and Orzo

Ingredients

  • 2 Cod fillets
  • 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon 1 Lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the lemon zest, half the lemon juice, half the oregano, half the thyme, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the tomato mixture in a baking dish.
  5. Place cod fillets on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with remaining oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Add cooked orzo to the baking dish and toss gently to combine with the tomatoes and cod juices.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Servings: 2 · Author: RecipeRX