Harissa cod with couscous and peppers
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Bring bold, family-friendly flavours to the table with this harissa cod served with couscous and peppers. Light, wholesome, and packed with goodness, it’s a simple yet satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with a touch of spice!
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 15 mins
- Total
- 25 mins
- Yield
- Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the couscous:
1 red pepper
½ large white onion
400g couscous
400ml hot water
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp mixed herbs
½ lemon
Handful of chopped parsley
For the harissa cod:
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp coriander
1 tbsp olive oil
400g skinless boneless cod
Directions:
Method for couscous:
- Cook off the chopped onion and pepper in a pan with some oil.
- Add the couscous and hot water to a pan and cook for 10 minutes, making sure to fluff with a fork when cooked, transferring to a bowl.
- Add the dried herbs, and half of the paprika, lemon juice and zest.
- Finally, add the chopped parsley and mix through the couscous.
Method for harissa cod:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- First, make the harissa paste by mixing the cumin powder, garlic powder, coriander powder, oil, and the remainder of both the paprika and lemon juice.
- Rub the paste onto the cod and bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, making sure it’s opaque and flakes easily when cooked. Serve separately and enjoy!
