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Steamed Flounder with Vegetable Couscous

FLAVOR BOOSTER Everyone knows steamed fish is healthy—the trick lies in making it flavorful, too. Here, flounder fillets are spread with Dijon, rolled up, and cooked atop a bed of couscous and vegetables. A drizzle of vinaigrette provides the finishing touch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a 2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish, combine couscous, bell pepper, zucchini, oregano, 1 tablespoon oil, and the water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir mixture.

    Step 2

    Dividing evenly, spread 1 tablespoon mustard over one side of fish; season with salt and pepper. Roll up each fillet, and place on top of couscous. Cover and microwave on high until fish is almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes, to finish cooking.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 teaspoon mustard with the vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle fish and couscous with vinaigrette, and season with pepper. Serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 455

    Step 6

    Fat: 13g (2.1g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 43.8g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 38.3g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 3.4g

Everyday Food: Light
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