Cod and Citrus Sauce

Cod and Citrus Sauce

easy 30 minutes

with basil and spinach rice

Ingredients

  • Cod Sirloin(s)
  • Basil
  • Baby Spinach
  • Orange(s)
  • Lemon
  • Jasmine Rice
  • Vegetable Broth Cube(s)
  • Brown Sugar
  • Slivered Almonds

Necessary elements

pan, pot, bowl, whisk

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1. Bring 1.5 2P | 2 3P cups of water with 0.5 2P | 1 3P broth cube to a boil. Chop the spinach. Zest and squeeze the orange and the lemon. Mince the basil.

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2. Add the rice and the spinach to the pot, cover and cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes.

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3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 2-4 minutes on each side.

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4. Meanwhile, combine the zest and the juice of the lemon and of the orange, about 1/4 2P | 1/2 3P cup of oil, the brown sugar, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of butter in a small pan and cook at medium-high heat. Whisk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly thick. The sweetness of the sauce could help children try fish in this recipe.

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5. Serve the fish with the rice and the sauce. Garnish with the basil and the almonds. Serve each part of the meal family-style and let your children make their own plate. Bon appétit!