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

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
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Cooking Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Olive Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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

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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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)

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
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Butter
1 tablespoon (tbsp)

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
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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)