Codfish with Couscous Recipe

Name: Codfish with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 x lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds; 1/4 teaspoon coriander ground; 1/4 teaspoon ginger ground; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup couscous; 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 3 tablespoons pimentos chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 x lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander ground
1/4 teaspoon ginger ground
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup couscous
1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons pimentos chopped

1
Choose and oven proof dish that cod will fit into snugly.
2
Combine olive oil, lemon, mustard, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, celery seed, coriander and ginger, brush mixture on both sides of cod and place in dish.
3
Bake at 375F (190C).
4
15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, bring water, orange rind and salt to a boil.
6
Stir in couscous, cover and set aside 5 minutes.
7
Stir well amd mix in chick-peas and pimento.
8
Arrange couscous on a serving dish and top with cod, spooning, cooking juices over the fish.

194

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 x lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard, and more.

Yes, Codfish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Codfish with Couscous

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