Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio Couscous Recipe

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When it comes to the basics, look no further than a cookbook by renowned Test Kitchen master Pamela Clark. Her simple, triple-tested recipes are delicious and genuinely foolproof, two things you'll want to consider when tackling fried fish. The lemon pistachio couscous is a bright, flavorful side that serves as the perfect background to the spicy fish.

Reprinted with permission from Mediterranean Cooking

Spiced Fried Fish With Lemon Pistachio Couscous Recipe
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Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
0
servings
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons each ground coriander and cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 white fish fillets (6 ounces each)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup roasted unsalted pistachios
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
Directions
  1. Combine couscous, the water, zest and juice in medium heatproof bowl and cover.
  2. Stand about 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, fluffing with fork occasionally.
  3. Heat oil in small skillet. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens.
  4. Stir onion mixture, nuts and mint through couscous, season to taste.
  5. Combine flour and spices in medium bowl.
  6. Add fish to the bowl, rubbing the spice mixture all over.
  7. Heat oil in large skillet. Cook fish, in batches, until browned and cooked as desired. Serve fish with couscous and wedges of lemon.
  8. Serve fish with couscous and wedges of lemon.
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