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Parmesan Ocean Perch over Pesto Orzo
Recipes
Parmesan Ocean Perch over Pesto Orzo
4 servings
25 minutes total

Ingredients

  • Nonstick aluminum foil
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 ocean perch fillets, about 1 ½ lb
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup basil pesto

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheet with foil. Cook orzo following package instructions. Melt butter.
    2. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, paprika, and basil in shallow dish. Coat fish with butter and salt, then dredge in bread crumb mixture, coating well and shaking off excess (wash hands). Arrange fish on baking sheet; bake 8–10 minutes or opaque and 145°F.
    3. Combine orzo and pesto. Divide orzo among four serving plates; top with fish. Serve.
    Note: Always check fish for bones.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 350, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 790mg, Total Carb 37g, Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g, Protein 24g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 15%