Couscous Crusted Tilapia

May 15, 2013

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Tilapia is such a mild and tender fish that you can count on even picky eaters liking it. It doesn't have a super strong fishy flavor that often turns off non-seafood lovers. I especially love the yummy couscous crust in the dish! Couscous is a really fun alternative to rice and it's so fast to whip together! Serve with some sauteed brussels sprouts or roasted asparagus and you've got a pretty nice meal!

1 (10 oz) box couscous
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 Tbs ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup olive oil plus 2 Tablespoons
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, thinly sliced
4 (8 oz) tilapia fillets
2 1/2 cups water
3 Tbsp parsley

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F . In a large bowl, combine the couscous, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir in the 1/4 cup olive oil and the lemon juice. Drizzle 1 tablespoon...
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Nutritions

Calories
754

Sodium
252mg
10% DV

Fat
32g
49% DV

Protein
70g
140% DV

Carbs
56g
19% DV

Fiber
9g
38% DV