Alaska Sole with Couscous

Courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 35 Min.

* 2/3 c. uncooked couscous
* 1/4 c. sliced green onions
* 1 tsp. ground coriander
* 3/4 tsp. paprika
* 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
* 1/2 c. sliced almonds
* 1/2 c. currants
* 1 can (14 oz.) chicken broth,divided
* 4 Alaska Sole fillets (4 to 6-oz. ea.)
* 2 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine
* 1 lemon, thinly sliced
* 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Spray a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, add couscous, onions, coriander, paprika, pepper sauce, almonds, currants and chicken broth; mix thoroughly. Place couscous mixture in baking dish.
2. Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska Sole fillets under cold water; pat dry with paper towel. Place fillets in a single layer on top of couscous. Brush each fillet with butter and top with lemon slices.
3. Cover pan and place in heated oven; roast 30 to 35 min. for frozen fillets or 20 to 25 min. for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Cook's Tip: Substitute Alaska Cod or Pollock fillets for Alaska Sole. Adjust cook time for smaller fillets, if necessary.

Calories: 426;   Total Fat: 15g;   Saturated Fat: 5g;   Cholesterol: 98mg;   Total Carbs: 29g;   Fiber: 4g;   Protein: 42g;   Sodium: 719mg;