Delicious Lemon Pepper Cod

"Delicious Lemon Pepper Cod" with stir-fry vegetables is absolutely the best crock pot meal!! It is full of flavor, this is why it's a great option for an crock pot inspired meal. 

Ingredients

2 pound frozen cod, thawed or fresh cod
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried or freshly minced rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried or freshly minced parsley
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Pasta or White Rice

1 pound fettuccine pasta or white rice, cooked 
3 Tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried or fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions 

Line bottom of the crock pot with the sliced yellow onion.

In a bowl combine lemon juice, black pepper, sea salt, rosemary and parsley, mix well then rub on both sides of the cod.

Layer cod on top of the sliced onion.

Season with salt, lemon-pepper and rosemary.

Pour tomatoes over everything.

Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours or until fish flakes and vegetables are tender.

Pasta 

In a small skillet melt butter add basil and garlic cook for 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Drain pasta or rice (do not rinse pasta) and pour into a large bowl.

Pour butter mixture over the pasta and mix well.

Plating

Plate pasta or rice in center of the plate and top with cod.

Spoon sauce over cod.

Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and top with fresh parsley.

Serve with slices of toasted Parmesan encrusted Italian garlic bread .