snapper with bacon and spinach orzo

How To Make snapper with bacon and spinach orzo

• 1

  Zest the lemons, you'll need about 1 teaspoon of zest. Juice the lemons, you'll need 1/4 cup, divided use..
• 2

  Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
• 3

  Meanwhile, set a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and sliced onions. Cook until onions begin to soften and bacon begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
• 4

  Place the fish fillets over the bacon and onions. Drizzle TWO TABLESPOONS of the lemon juice over the fillets. Cover pan. Reduce heat and cook until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5-8 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
• 5

  Carefully transfer the fish to a plate. Turn heat to high and cook uncovered until most of the moisture has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
• 6

  In a large powl, comgine the lemon zest, the remaining TWO TABLESPOONS of lemon juice and 1/4 salt. Whisk in the oil until combined. Add the chopped spinach, tomato halves and grated cheese. Add the cooked orzo and the reserved 1/4 cup of pasta cooking water. Toss until combined and the spinach wilts.
• 7

  To serve, place 1/4 of the orzo salad on each plate. Carefully transfer a piece of fish over the salad. Divide onions & bacon over each serving. Serve immediately.
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