Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio Couscous

Name: Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None For the Lemon Pistachio Couscous; 7 oz couscous; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2/3 cup pistachios; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 None small red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped; None None Spiced Fried Fish with Lemon Pistachio Couscous; 1 tbsp plain flour; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 8 (3.5 oz) sea bream fillets; 1 tbsp olive oil; None None lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

None None For the Lemon Pistachio Couscous
7 oz couscous
2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup pistachios
2 tsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 None small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
None None Spiced Fried Fish with Lemon Pistachio Couscous
1 tbsp plain flour
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
8 (3.5 oz) sea bream fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
None None lemon wedges, to serve

1
To make the lemon pistachio couscous, combine couscous, lemon zest, lemon juice and 3/4 cup boiling water in a medium heatproof bowl. Cover and let stand for 5 mins, or until liquid has absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2
Meanwhile, heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Dry-toast pistachios until fragrant. Remove from pan and let cool. Add oil to pan. Cook garlic and onion, stirring, until onion is soft. Stir pistachios, onion mixture and mint into couscous. Cover to keep warm.
3
To make the spiced fish, combine flour and spices in a medium bowl. Add fish and turn to coat.
4
Heat oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook fish, in batches, until browned on both sides and cooked to your liking. Serve with lemon pistachio couscous and lemon wedges.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None For the Lemon Pistachio Couscous, 7 oz couscous, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio 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!