Barramundi with Zesty Cilantro Sauce

Balances protein and fiber while limiting fat, sodium, and added sugar


Allergens: Wheat, Fish, Milk

Total: 30 min • Prep: 5 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Veggie Stock Concentrate

    1 unit

  • Pearl Couscous

    ½ cup

  • Carrot

    12 ounce

  • Cumin

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Barramundi

    10 ounce

  • Chili Flakes

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    2 clove

  • Cilantro

    ¼ ounce

  • Cooking Oil

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

  • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Finely chop cilantro. Zest and quarter lemon. Peel and mince or grate garlic.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Carrot

    12 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Garlic

    2 clove

  • Cilantro

    ¼ ounce

2
  • Toss carrots on a foil-lined baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper.

  • Roast on top rack until golden brown and softened, 20-25 minutes.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Carrot

    12 ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

3
  • While carrots roast, in a small bowl, combine cilantro, half the cumin (you’ll use the rest later), half the lemon zest, 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings), a big squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic to taste. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Carrot

    12 ounce

  • Cumin

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Chili Flakes

    1 teaspoon

  • Garlic

    2 clove

  • Cilantro

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon (tbsp)

4
  • Heat 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add couscous and remaining garlic. Cook, stirring often, until garlic is fragrant and couscous is lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes.

  • Stir in ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4) and stock concentrate. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until al dente, 6-8 minutes.

  • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Garlic

    2 clove

  • Butter

    1 tablespoon (tbsp)

5
  • While couscous cooks, pat barramundi* dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining cumin, salt, and pepper.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add barramundi and cook until opaque and cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Turn off heat.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Cumin

    1 teaspoon

  • Barramundi

    10 ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

6
  • Fluff couscous with a fork; season with salt and pepper.

  • Toss carrots with remaining lemon zest.

  • Divide couscous, carrots, and barramundi between plates. Top barramundi with cilantro sauce. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Ingredient Quantities
  • Carrot

    12 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Barramundi

    10 ounce

  • Cilantro

    ¼ ounce

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)