Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Couscous
Flaky cod fillets seasoned with bright lemon and fresh herbs, baked until tender, served with fluffy quick-cooking couscous and vibrant sautéed spinach for a light and healthy meal.
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 25 min
- Servings: 1
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $5.75/serving
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Soy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- High-Protein
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- bake
- quick
- healthy
- fresh
- savory
Ingredients
- 5 ounce cod fillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup quick-cooking couscous
- 0.75 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Place 5 ounces cod fillet on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While fish bakes, prepare the couscous: In a heatproof bowl, combine 1/2 cup quick-cooking couscous with 3/4 cup hot water or vegetable broth. Cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Sauté the spinach: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Serve the baked cod immediately with the fluffy couscous and sautéed spinach.
Notes
You can add a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley over the fish for an extra touch of freshness.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 694
- Protein: 37.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 87 g
- Fat: 19.8 g
- Fiber: 10.8 g
- Sodium: 1671 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.7 g
- Sugar: 2.1 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg