Easy Fish Recipe One of my family’s favorite meals lately, this is my easy Fish recipe in one pot. The white fish is steamed cooked on top of a Pearl Couscous, mushrooms, onions and veggies. They fish is tender, healthy, and tastes amazing. I use my Ninja MC701 Multi Cooker 3 in 1 Cooking System
I used Basa fish which is a Asia version of cod. My brother works for food distributor and is teaching me how the classification of fish is not as you would think. White Fish= a fisheries term referring to the flesh of many types of fish Any white colored fish can be called White Fish, so ask what is the white fish. (from cod, white fish, monk fish, basa, catfish, pollack, sea bass, and more)
The other trick making it amazing is the Israel Pearl Couscous it is bigger then normal sandish couscous, (my husband hates the sandlike couscous). The pearls absorb the flavor and is like a toasted pasta. I used this one, I found it at Target in the ethnic food isle.
I found the Basa at the local Asian Markets Fish counter. It was reasonable priced at $4.99 lb, the fish was thick and mild. I highly recommend going to an Asia market for fish. I have found it to be fresh, better priced then typical grocery stores. I try to go to an Asia Market every 2 weeks. My kids like to go, see the fish, and it exposes them to new food.
Easy Recipe for Perfect Fish
- 1 1/2 lb of white fish
- 1 teaspoon of butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon of garlic
- 10 mushrooms sliced
- 1 small onion diced
- Israel Pearl style couscous (I found mine at Target in the ethnic food isle)
- 1 can 14oz of chicken broth
- 1 bunch of broccoli or asparagus
- salt & pepper for fish
- Tools a Ninja cooking system or a pot with steamer basket (I prefer my ninja for simple clean up and cooking method) It is a layered method.
- Saute with butter, onions, garlic, and mushrooms in bottom till onions are translucent
- Add couscous with 1 can of broth
- Then layer the vegetable (broccoli or asparagus)
- Season fish and place in mesh steamer basket and place on top of veg/couscous
- Cover and cook for 15-20 mins till the fish is done-white
Have fun cooking your fish. Easy Print recipe Easy Recipe for Perfect Fish
So what is my Meal Plan for this week.
- Monday: Spring rolls, bean thread noodles, and my Asia meatballs
- Tues: Kale Bean Ravioli Soup from Jennifer Perillos book Homemade with Love and homemade bread from Make and Take
- Wed: Curry Chicken over Rice (another trip the Asia market .. the lady talked me into a box.. we loved it)
- Thursday: My Easy Fish Recipe over couscous with Asparagus
- Friday :Taco night with refried beans and left over Rice
New things I am trying to do this week. Cooking with raw beets (roasting them) My husband did it Sunday night, yummy. He is using them in our smoothies, and we ate them straight. (Beet Red smoothies)
I am reviewing Jennifer Perillo Homemade with Love cookbook which I already read cover to cover the 1st day I got it at swim team 2hr Practice. Watch out for the full review next week, But it is excellent like have a friend in the kitchen. I might try to make my own Ricotta cheese, per Jennifer’s book. (next week I might make yogurt)
This week I am linking up to Organizing Junkie Menu Plan Monday
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This sounds delicious. I have Cod on the menu this week but wasn’t sure how I was going to cook it but this sounds perfect!
Andrea, this is the best way I have made it, hands down. I am not a fan of over lemoned fish and the oven can dry it out.
My 12 year old son requested this fish this for his birthday. I made it with asparagus stalks and they were buttery because of being cooked in chicken broth.
Sherry, I always love your photos! I’m inspired to make more fish for the fam…
Thanks Andrew. My kids love fish. So we have been cutting out red meat and making more fish. It seams to be working the hubby and I are getting healthier.
I’d rather comment than make fish. 😉
I love the Israeli couscous! Back when I ate wheat, I loved to use it in salads.
That looks delish! We love fish.
That looks great! We spend a lot of time in FL, so fresh fish is a staple…might switch this out for Mahi.
What’s a Ninja? I need one.
I love everything about this recipe, especially because it includes fish. I’ll be on the lookout for the couscous too.
I love Israeli couscous. My family definitely prefers it to regular couscous