Cod Livornese with Couscous Recipe

Name: Cod Livornese with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion; 2 clove garlic; .⅓ tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 3 tbsp. pitted kalamata olives; 1 tbsp. capers; salt; Pepper; 4 skinless cod fillets; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 1 c. whole wheat couscous; 1/4 c. packed fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 c. packed fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion
2 clove garlic
.⅓ tsp. crushed red pepper
1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
3 tbsp. pitted kalamata olives
1 tbsp. capers
salt
Pepper
4 skinless cod fillets
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 c. whole wheat couscous
1/4 c. packed fresh parsley leaves
1/4 c. packed fresh basil leaves

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil on medium-high.
3
Add onion and garlic and cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.
4
Add red pepper and cook 30 seconds.
5
Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
6
Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes.
7
Season cod with oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Slide into skillet and arrange in single layer, spooning tomato mixture over it.
9
Roast 10 minutes or until fish just turns opaque in center.
10
Meanwhile, prepare couscous as label directs.
11
Divide among serving plates.
12
Place cod on top of couscous.
13
Stir parsley and basil into tomato mixture.
14
Spoon over cod and couscous.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, 2 clove garlic, .⅓ tsp. crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Cod Livornese with Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cod Livornese with Couscous

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