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Garlic‑Lemon Tilapia with Herbed Couscous

Pan‑seared tilapia flavored with garlic and lemon, served over fluffy herb‑infused couscous.

Garlic‑Lemon Tilapia with Herbed Couscous

Total

18 min

Prep

6 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Couscous
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Season tilapia with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; cook 3‑4 minutes per side until opaque and lightly browned, then drizzle lemon juice over the fish and remove to a plate.

  3. 3

    In a small saucepan bring chicken broth to a boil, stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, parsley, and a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Plate the herbed couscous and top with the garlic‑lemon tilapia; serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

420

21% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate38 g
Fat14 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium620 mg

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