How to Make Couscous-Breaded Fish Fingers - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy fish, then look no further than this recipe for Couscous-Breaded Fish Fingers. These crispy and flavorful fish fingers are a great option for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love.

The use of couscous in the breading gives the fish fingers a unique texture and flavor that sets them apart from traditional breaded fish. The couscous adds a light and crispy coating that pairs perfectly with the tender and flaky fish in...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut fillets into lengthwise fingers.
  • Place couscous in a bowl and pour over boiling water. Cover and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Dust fish with flour, dip in beaten eggs, and toss in couscous mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • 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

    624 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 195mg
    • Sodium: 354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 679mg