Description
Enjoy a delightful and flavorful meal with this easy One Pan Fish & Risoni recipe. Tender white fish fillets cooked on a bed of savory risoni pasta with cherry tomatoes and a hint of lemon, creating a Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, snapper, or tilapia)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
Risoni:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup risoni (orzo pasta)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Season fish fillets with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.
- Cook Risoni: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add risoni, broth, cherry tomatoes, oregano, and lemon zest. Simmer until risoni is mostly cooked.
- Cook the Fish: Place seasoned fish fillets on top of the risoni, cover, and cook until fish is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use firm white fish to prevent breaking during cooking.
- Add baby spinach or peas for extra color and nutrients.
- Best served immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Australian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
