Lemon-Pepper Cod & Mushrooms with Rice

Bright, flavorful fish with sauteed mushrooms and rice combine for a super-simple and super-tasty recipe that won't leave you with a big mess to clean up.

Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• cod (or any white fish)
• rice
• mushrooms
• oil or butter

Seasoning:

• lemon juice or lemon zestr
• white pepper (black pepper is fine, too)
• salt

Equipment Needed:

• Pan
• Pot
• Stovetop

Step 1: Cook rice according to package instructions
Step 2: Oil and season cod (or any white fish)
Step 3: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat
Step 4: Cook cod for 2-4 minutes per side, until easily pierced with a fork. If you have enough oil or butter in your pan, use a spoon to baste the fish after you flip it
Step 5: Slice mushrooms into thin strips
Step 6: Heat oil or butter in a pan over medium heat
Step 7: Saute mushrooms for 7-10 minutes, until mushrooms become tender and turn dark brown. Stir mushrooms occasionally, every 2-3 minutes or so.
Step 8: Plate cod (or any white fish), rice, and mushrooms together and serve!