As spring settles in and summer peeks around the corner, those cravings for something light, fresh, and fuss-free start to show up. That’s exactly where this dish comes in — cod with a tangy tomato sauce and pearl couscous. It’s simple, full of flavor, and the perfect balance of light and satisfying. Quick to prepare, cozy enough to feel like a hug at the end of the day, but bright and fresh like the season itself.

Cod in tomato sauce & pearl couscous

Tasty, quick to make and just delicious!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 cod fillets á 150-200g
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 can crushed tomatoes á 400g
2 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Salt and pepper
Parsley for topping
1 cup pearl couscous
1 cube stock

Method

Finely chop onion and garlic.
Heat up olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, capers, oregano, chili flakes and salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 min. Taste and adjust taste.
Cook pearl couscous according to package, and add cube of stock into the water.
Gently nestle the cod into the tomato sauce. Cover the skilled and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve pearl couscous in a bowl and top with cod and tomato sauce. Top with parsley.