Couscous-Breaded Fish Fingers

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A fun way to serve fish, a very tasty and simple recipe but will also appeal to sophisticated taste buds.

Submitted by windwalker
Published on December 20, 2005
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds white fish fillets

  • ¾ cup couscous

  • ¾ cup boiling water

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lime zest

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon onion salt

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

  • ¼ cup olive oil, or as needed

Directions

  1. Cut fillets into lengthwise fingers.

  2. Place couscous in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.

  3. Separate couscous grains with a fork; this will have to be done gently (mix looks a little like bread crumbs when finished). Add lemon and lime zests, paprika, onion salt, and pepper; mix. Transfer mixture to a flat tray.

  4. Dust fish with flour, dip in beaten eggs, and toss in couscous mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

  5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook fish fingers in the hot oil, working in batches and adding more oil as needed, until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

624 Calories
27g Fat
50g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 624
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 43g 86%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 679mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.