Fish Youvetsi

Name: Fish Youvetsi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut); 2 cups orzo pasta; 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz can); 3 cups fish or vegetable broth; 1 onion, diced, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, chopped; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; to taste salt and black pepper

White fish baked with orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. A warm, comforting Greek dish with tender fish and silky pasta.

55 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut)
2 cups orzo pasta
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz can)
3 cups fish or vegetable broth
1 onion, diced, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large baking dish over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced onion, diced and 4 cloves minced garlic, minced until softened, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 2 cups orzo pasta and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.
4

Stir in 1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz can) and 3 cups fish or vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
5

Season 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut) with to taste salt and black pepper. Nestle 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut) into the orzo mixture.
6

Drizzle 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut) with 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with 2 tsp dried oregano.
7

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut) flakes easily with a fork and orzo is tender. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
8

Remove from oven, garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, chopped, and serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Fish Youvetsi?

White fish baked with orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. A warm, comforting Greek dish with tender fish and silky pasta. This reference files it under Greek dinner: made in the oven, rated easy and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What oven temperature does Fish Youvetsi need?

For Fish Youvetsi, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 7. The target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 7. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in Fish Youvetsi?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Fish Youvetsi uses 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut).

Can I make Fish Youvetsi gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Fish Youvetsi is 2 cups orzo pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Fish Youvetsi contain fish?

Yes: 2.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod, sea bass, or halibut). The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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