Pan-Roasted Halibut, Couscous, Steamed Veggies

The best thing about serving couscous, at least in my house, is that my sons run around for an hour before dinner shouting "Couscous! Couscous! Couscous!" They just like the word. Well, they also like the actual couscous.

This whole meal was pretty simple: As suggested in the new Cook's Illustrated, I seared the fish on one side, flipped it, then slid the whole pan in a 425 degree oven for eight minutes to finish. I knew it was a success when Oliver finished his fish before I even sat down at the table. The 'cous is pearled Middle Eastern couscous with basil oil and a little butter. The veggies are broccoli, carrots and these cool yellow baby carrots which my kids think are magic. Ha. Stupid kids.Oh, and yes, I know I've been out of touch for a while working on book stuff. No, this doesn't mean the book's finished, but, I dunno, I felt like sharing.

Comments

[Hope]

Glad you're back in the kitchen! Lovely plates, btw ;-)

[Chris]

That's the Kid's Meal. It comes with a small carton of milk and a kick in the pants.