Piri Piri–Marinated Cod Fillets with Salsa Verde / Orzo Succotash

Name: Piri Piri–Marinated Cod Fillets with Salsa Verde / Orzo Succotash
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1 cup (250 mL) parsley; ⅓ cup (80 mL) diced onion; 3 cups (750 mL) cilantro; 1½ cups (375 mL) chopped parsley; ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt; ¼ tsp (1 mL) chili flakes; 1 cup (250 mL) orzo pasta; ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) smoked paprika; 1½ cups (375 mL) diced zucchini; ½ cup (125 mL) corn; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter; ½ tsp (2.5 mL) lemon juice; 1 cup (250 mL) seeded and diced Roma tomatoes; ⅓ cup (80 mL) hot sauce; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) crushed garlic; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped garlic; 1 side of cod; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) diced ginger; ½ cup + 1 Tbsp (140 mL) vegetable oil; ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Fish for You

By Spencer Watts

Published 2022

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Orzo pasta is so great for a meal in a hurry. In this recipe it cooks up fast and takes on a ton of flavour from the vegetables, butter, and herbs. The piri piri marinade is vibrant, fresh, and can be made ahead of time. The salsa verde packs a punch and brings the whole meal together. With little effort, this family meal can be on the table in no time.

This is the perfect family style meal. You can serve the orzo separately and leave the fish dancing in its sauce, making each perso