Lemon Fish With Cherry Tomato Couscous Recipe

Name: Lemon Fish With Cherry Tomato Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of couscous; 1 lemon; 1/4 red onion, finely chopped; handful of cherry tomatoes; quartered lengthwise; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 catfish fillet, cut into 2; 1/2 tsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the couscous according to the box
2
Zest the lemon on a plate and add the paprika, salt and pepper. Swirl the contents around to make sure it's thoroughly mixed
3
Coat both sides of the fish fillets with this dry rub, set aside
4
In another bowl, add the onions, tomatoes, olive oil and the juice of half a lemon, mix together well and set aside
5
Heat a pan with the vegetable oil over medium heat
6
Cook the fish for 2-3 minutes each side
7
Once the couscous is done, fluff it up with a fork before adding the onion and tomato mixture
8
Stir in the chopped cilantro, reserving some to sprinkle at the end

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup of couscous, 1 lemon, 1/4 red onion, finely chopped, handful of cherry tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Lemon Fish With Cherry Tomato 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!

Lemon Fish With Cherry Tomato Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

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