Seared Halibut with Couscous
Searing is done over high heat and works best in an uncoated fry pan, such as cast iron or stainless steel. Manufacturers of nonstick pans generally advise against cooking over high heat. If you use a nonstick pan, keep the heat level at medium-high, cook for a few minutes more than directed in the recipe and don’t expect as much of a seared effect.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Couscous | 1 cup cooked (157g) | 176 |
| Halibut | 100g cooked | 140 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Olive | 1 large (4g) | 4 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tsp. salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 cup instant couscous
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 4 halibut steaks, about 2 lb. total
- Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
- 4 Tbs. olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/8 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced