Couscous with Vegetables and Spiced Fish

Servings2
PreparationTime75 min
Ingredients
  • 1 pack Lamtna couscous
  • 1.5 lbs white fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut in cubes
  • 3 zucchinis, cut in cubes
  • Cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. Prepare couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a small bowl, mix together cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Place the fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the fish.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the fish fillets. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  6. Bake the fish in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  7. While the fish is baking, in a large mixing bowl, combine cooked couscous, cherry tomatoes, zucchinis, red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. Toss gently.
  8. Once the fish is done, serve it on a bed of couscous. Spoon any pan juices over the fish and couscous.
  9. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.