Crispy Za'atar Fish With Israeli Couscous, Swiss Chard, and Feta
Crispy Za'atar Fish With Israeli Couscous, Swiss Chard, and Feta is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In a small saucepan, cook couscous according to package directions, seasoning it with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn a small saucepan, cook couscous according to package directions, seasoning it with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Once cooked, drain the couscous and transfer to a medium bowl.
While the couscous is cooking, drizzle 1 tablespoon oil over both sides of fish fillets and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Rub each side of each fillet with 1 teaspoon za'atar.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil.
Once the oil is hot, add fish to skillet, skin-side down, and sear until skin is golden brown and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes.
Flip fish and cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Transfer fish to a rimmed baking sheet or plate.
Add chard stems and wine to pan; cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in chard leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet.
Cover and cook until chard leaves are wilted, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add chard mixture to bowl with couscous.
Fold in pomegranate seeds, olives, feta, and remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil.
Squeeze lemon half over the mixture and toss to combine; taste and adjust seasoning.
Divide couscous mixture among four plates and top with fish fillets, skin-side up.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.