Grilled Grouper with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous

Health score
22%
Grilled Grouper with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous
45 min.
4
435kcal

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Elevate your dining experience with this delightful Grilled Grouper with Browned Butter-Orange Couscous, a dish that strikes the perfect balance between flavor and nutrition. This culinary masterpiece brings a taste of the sea to your table, showcasing the succulent grouper fillets that are effortlessly transformed by a touch of spice and a caramelized finish on the grill.

The accompanying couscous is nothing short of extraordinary. Featuring the rich, nutty flavor of toasted slivered almonds combined with the vibrant sweetness of fresh orange sections and pomegranate seeds, it adds a burst of color and texture to your plate. This dish isn't just about taste; it's also packed with wholesome ingredients that make for a fulfilling meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.

In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that serves four, impressing family and friends alike with your culinary skills. The fusion of spices complements the fish beautifully, while the couscous serves as a delightful contrast, making each bite a symphony of flavors. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that includes 38% protein, you can indulge guilt-free! Don't forget to pair it with a crisp Riesling, which harmonizes flawlessly with the brightness of the oranges and the warmth of the spices. Ready to make your next meal unforgettable?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon peppercorns black
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 teaspoon coriander seeds 
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • 14 ounce less-sodium chicken broth fat-free canned
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • Dash ground pepper red
  • 24 ounce grouper fillets 
  • 0.5 cup orange sections coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. To prepare couscous, melt butter in a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add almonds; saut 2 minutes or until almonds are toasted and butter is lightly browned.
  3. Add couscous; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Gradually add broth to couscous mixture in pan; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in oranges, pomegranate seeds, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. To prepare grouper, place 1/4 teaspoon salt, coriander, peppercorns, and red pepper in a spice or coffee grinder, and process until finely ground. Rub spice mixture evenly over fish.
  7. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange fillets in pan; cook 4 minutes. Turn fillets over; cook 4 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.
  8. Serve with couscous.
  9. Wine note: Oranges in the couscous and ground coriander on the fish are the biggest factors to consider. I suggest a riesling from Washington State. Like the dish, it is light yet bold; its subtle sweetness balances the intensity of the coriander. Try Chateau Ste. Michelle 2004 Johannisberg Riesling from Washington's Columbia Valley ($10). -Karen MacNeil

Nutrition Facts

Calories435kcal
Protein38.31%
Fat24.06%
Carbs37.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
82.63
Glycemic Load
22.43
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.040869629901%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
6.13mg
Naringenin
3.48mg
Apigenin
6.46mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.48mg
Quercetin
0.13mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:434.72kcal
21.74%
Fat:11.46g
17.64%
Saturated Fat:4.33g
27.08%
Carbohydrates:40.35g
13.45%
Net Carbohydrates:36.05g
13.11%
Sugar:3.99g
4.43%
Cholesterol:77.99mg
26%
Sodium:692.91mg
30.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.07g
82.15%
Selenium:64.88µg
92.68%
Vitamin K:52.29µg
49.8%
Phosphorus:404.69mg
40.47%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.24%
Potassium:1066.83mg
30.48%
Vitamin B6:0.61mg
30.37%
Magnesium:97.9mg
24.48%
Vitamin B5:2.09mg
20.86%
Vitamin C:17.08mg
20.7%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.52%
Fiber:4.31g
17.22%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.07%
Iron:2.71mg
15.05%
Vitamin B3:2.99mg
14.95%
Vitamin A:734.99IU
14.7%
Vitamin E:2.03mg
13.52%
Copper:0.27mg
13.5%
Folate:43.46µg
10.86%
Zinc:1.52mg
10.1%
Calcium:98.61mg
9.86%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.51%
Source:My Recipes