Cauliflower Orzo with Sea Bass – 40-Minute Recipe
A bright, creamy cauliflower‑orzo topped with perfectly seared sea bass. The dish balances the subtle sweetness of cauliflower with the savory depth of Parmesan and a citrusy lemon finish, making it a quick yet elegant dinner option.
Recipe by Daan van der Lecq· Structured by ReelsMeals
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40 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 sea bass fillets
- 0.33 cauliflower
- 0.5 shallot
- 1 garlic clove
- 10 cm leek
- 1 lemon
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 bouillon cube
- 4 9/10 oz orzo
- 1 7/10 fl oz cream
- 1 7/10 fl oz white wine
- 2 tbsp French mustard
- 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- 2Add the finely chopped shallot, minced garlic, cauliflower florets, sliced leek, and crumble the bouillon cube into the pot; sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and the vegetables begin to soften.
- 3Pour in 1 liter of boiling water, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the cauliflower is fully tender.
- 4Transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until completely smooth; return the puree to the pot and stir in the cream, white wine, and French mustard.
- 5Add the orzo to the sauce, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the orzo is al dente and the sauce has thickened.
- 6Stir in half of the butter, the juice of half a lemon, and all of the Parmesan cheese; season with salt to taste and keep the sauce warm.
- 7While the sauce simmers, heat a skillet over high heat, add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil, then place the sea bass fillets skin‑side down and cook for about 6 minutes total, flipping once.
- 8Halfway through cooking the fish, add the remaining butter and the thyme sprigs to the skillet, basting the fillets with the melted butter.
- 9Squeeze the juice of the remaining half lemon over the fish just before removing it from the pan.
- 10Plate the creamy cauliflower‑orzo sauce, place the seared sea bass fillets on top, and garnish with any remaining thyme leaves if desired.
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Blend the soup before adding orzo
After boiling the cauliflower and vegetables, blend the mixture until smooth before returning it to the pot and stirring in cream, wine, and mustard.
Stir orzo frequently
Cook the orzo over a simmer, stirring frequently for 10–12 minutes until al dente and the sauce thickens.
Baste the fish with butter and thyme
Halfway through searing the sea bass, add the remaining butter and thyme sprigs to the skillet and baste the fillets.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Cauliflower Orzo with Sea Bass?
- About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Cauliflower Orzo with Sea Bass recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Cauliflower Orzo with Sea Bass recipe come from?
- It was shared by Daan van der Lecq on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.