Spicy Pan-Seared White Fish with Lemon Couscous and Green Beans

Name: Spicy Pan-Seared White Fish with Lemon Couscous and Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1 white fish fillet (4-5 ounces, such as cod or tilapia, patted dry); 0.5 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon paprika; 0.13 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.13 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.25 cup couscous (uncooked); 0.25 cup vegetable broth (hot); 0.5 fresh lemon (half for juice, half for wedges); 0.25 pound green beans (trimmed); 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Flaky white fish seasoned with warming spices and seared until golden, served with a tangy lemon couscous and crisp, sautéed green beans.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Lebanese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.38/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 white fish fillet (4-5 ounces, such as cod or tilapia, patted dry)
0.5 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon paprika
0.13 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.13 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.25 cup couscous (uncooked)
0.25 cup vegetable broth (hot)
0.5 fresh lemon (half for juice, half for wedges)
0.25 pound green beans (trimmed)
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Pat the white fish fillet dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the ground cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over both sides of the fish fillet.
Prepare the couscous: Place the uncooked couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot vegetable broth over the couscous, cover the bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
While couscous steams, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the green beans and minced garlic, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned fish fillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Squeeze 1/4 of the fresh lemon over the cooked fish.
Stir the juice of another 1/4 of the fresh lemon into the fluffed couscous.
Serve the pan-seared fish immediately with the lemon couscous and sautéed green beans. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with a lemon wedge, if desired.

Notes

Cook fish just until opaque throughout; overcooking will make it dry. Couscous rehydrates very quickly, making it a perfect speedy side.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 390
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fat: 16.5 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg