Steamed Flounder with Vegetable Couscous Recipe

Name: Steamed Flounder with Vegetable Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced; 1 medium zucchini, finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup water; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 4 flounder fillets (6 to 8 ounces each); 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced
1 medium zucchini, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 flounder fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar

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In a 2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish, combine couscous, bell pepper, zucchini, oregano, 1 tablespoon oil, and the water.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and microwave on high until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
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Stir mixture.
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Dividing evenly, spread 1 tablespoon mustard over one side of fish; season with salt and pepper.
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Roll up each fillet, and place on top of couscous.
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Cover and microwave on high until fish is almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.
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Let stand, covered, 5 minutes, to finish cooking.
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Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 teaspoon mustard with the vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Drizzle fish and couscous with vinaigrette, and season with pepper.
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Serve immediately.
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(Per Serving)
14
Calories: 455
15
Fat: 13g (2.1g Saturated Fat)
16
Protein: 43.8g
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Carbohydrates: 38.3g
18
Fiber: 3.4g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced, 1 medium zucchini, finely diced, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Steamed Flounder with Vegetable Couscous falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Steamed Flounder with Vegetable Couscous

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