Spice-rubbed Haddock Fillets On Orange & Parsley Couscous

Spice-rubbed Haddock Fillets On Orange & Parsley Couscous
  • Author: Anonymous

This flavorful and aromatic dish brings together tender haddock fillets seasoned with a fragrant Ras-El-Hanout spice blend, served atop a bed of fluffy couscous infused with sweet sultanas, crunchy pine nuts, and citrusy orange zest and juice. The combination of savory and sweet flavors, along with the vibrant colors, create a dish that is not only visually appealing but also a delight for the taste buds. This dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors that is sure to impress your family and friends at your next meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4x175-200g/6-7oz haddock fillets
  • 2 tbsp Ras-El-Hanout spice blend
  • 400g couscous
  • 25g unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion , finely chopped
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 50g sultanas
  • finely grated zest and juice 1 large orange
  • small handful flatleaf parsley , chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to fan 170C/ conventional 190C/ gas 5. Rub the haddock fillets with the spice blend and set aside. Put the couscous into a large heatproof bowl. Pour over 500ml/18fl oz of boiling water and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the onion gently for 5 minutes, until it’s soft and golden. Remove from the heat and stir in the pine nuts and sultanas.
  • Fluff up the couscous with a fork, then add the onion mixture, orange zest and juice, and half the parsley. Stir together thoroughly and season with black pepper. Tip into a roasting tray and level the surface.
  • Arrange the fish fillets on top of the couscous. Cover loosely with a large piece of foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, by which time the fish should be cooked – it depends on the thickness of the fillets. To check, the flesh should look opaque and flake easily when prodded with a fork. Serve at once, sprinkled with the remaining parsley.

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Prep Time

PT25M

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 567 calories
  • Fat Content: 16 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 66 grams carbohydrates
  • Fiber Content: 1.5 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 42 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.34 milligram of sodium