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Cod on Oven-Baked Leek Risotto
Cod on Oven-Baked Leek Risotto

Cod on Oven-Baked Leek Risotto

with Italian Style Cheese and Honey Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on April 22, 2025

Love risottos, but wish there was no stirring involved? This Crispy Sea Bass on Oven-Baked Leek Risotto is a simplified version of the traditional risotto, baking in the oven instead to absorb all the stock and flavours with only 10 minutes of prep. HIGH PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
High Protein
Allergens:
Fish
Milk
Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total45 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Leek

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

175 grams

Risotto Rice

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 unit(s)

Lemon

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

2 unit(s)

Cod Fillets

(Contains: Fish)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

600 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

1 tbsp

Honey

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2257 kJ
Energy (kcal)540 kcal
Fat7.8 g
of which saturates4.1 g
Carbohydrate84.6 g
of which sugars14.1 g
Dietary Fibre5.9 g
Protein31.8 g
Salt2.7 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Garlic Press
Kettle
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Lid
Zester
Aluminum Foil
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle.

Trim the root and dark green leafy part from the leek and discard. Halve lengthways, then thinly slice.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

If you prefer hob cooking your risotto, skip the oven and just use a normal pan in step 2.

Start Cooking
2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the leek and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, 4-6 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min.

Bake the Risotto
3

Add the risotto rice, stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins. Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount) and vegetable stock paste.

Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil). Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins.

For hob cooking, pour in 2p: 800ml, 3p: 1200ml, 4p: 1600ml of boiled water a third at a time, stirring each time until the stock has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

Roast the Tomatoes
4

Meanwhile, zest and cut the lemon into wedges.

Halve the tomatoes and pop them onto a piece of foil with a drizzle of oil, then season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the honey (see pantry for amount). 

Fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel. Once the risotto has been in the oven for about 10 mins, pop the tomato parcel on the bottom shelf of your oven and roast until softened, 15-20 mins.

Fry the Fish
5

When the risotto has 5-10 mins remaining, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Pat the cod dry with kitchen paper, then season with salt and pepper.

Once the oil is hot, lay in the fish and fry until golden, 3-4 mins. TIP: To stop the fish from breaking up, don't move it around when it's cooking.

Turn and cook for 3-4 mins on the other side.

When cooked, remove the pan from the heat. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw fish. It's cooked when opaque in the middle.

Finish and Serve
6

When ready, remove the risotto from the oven.

Stir in the cheese, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice and knob of butter (if you have any). Season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

Share the risotto between your bowls and top with the cod and roasted tomatoes.

Serve any remaining lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

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