Ingredients
Scale
Gather these ingredients to create a delicious plate of Herbed Couscous with Seared Mahi-Mahi:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Mahi-Mahi fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil vegetable broth or water, stir in couscous, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and season Mahi-Mahi fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Sear fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Fluff couscous with a fork, add parsley, dill, and lemon juice, and mix well.
- Plate the couscous, top with Mahi-Mahi, and garnish with cherry tomatoes if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the Mahi-Mahi is fresh for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg