Chilli Butter Cod with Charred Pepper and Herb Couscous

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Zest the lemon into a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add chopped parsley and paprika to the bowl.
  3. 3Add Calabrian chili to the bowl.
  4. 4Add butter to the bowl.
  5. 5Mix all the ingredients for the chili butter until well combined.
  6. 6Spread the chili butter mixture over the cod fillets placed on a baking sheet.
  7. 7Add cooked couscous to a clean mixing bowl.
  8. 8Add chopped red onion to the couscous.
  9. 9Add roasted red bell peppers to the couscous.
  10. 10Add a spoonful of the chili butter mixture to the couscous.
  11. 11Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the couscous mixture.
  12. 12Mix the couscous salad ingredients thoroughly.
  13. 13Spread Greek yogurt on a plate.
  14. 14Spoon the couscous salad over the Greek yogurt.
  15. 15Place the cooked chili butter cod fillet on top of the couscous salad.
  16. 16Drizzle the melted chili butter sauce from the baking sheet over the cod and couscous.
  17. 17Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets
  • 1 lemon
  • butter
  • Calabrian chili
  • parsley
  • paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • red onion
  • red bell pepper
  • couscous
  • Greek yogurt

Equipment

gratermixing bowlspoonbaking sheetspatula

Tips

  • Make a big batch of Calabrian chili butter and keep it in the fridge for future busy nights.
  • Keep jars of roasted peppers, olives, and marinated artichokes in the cupboard for fast, flavorful shortcuts.