Recipe: Moroccan Cod & Bulgur Salad

3 May

If you're in the mood for a flavourful, nutritious meal that's easy to prepare, this Mediterranean-style cod recipe might just be what you're looking for.

Packed with a perfect blend of spices, fresh vegetables, and hearty bulgur, this dish is not only satisfying but also beautifully balanced in terms of nutrition. This meal with take 35 minutes to prepare and 15-25 minutes to cook.

Here’s how to make it:

This dish contains 447 calories per serving with 18 grams of fat, 42 grams of carbohydrates, and 34 grams of protein.

Ingredients (serves 2):

Cod Fillets: 10 oz. (300g)
Lemon Juice: 1 tbsp.
Garlic: 2 cloves, crushed
Turmeric: ½ tsp.
Paprika: ½ tsp.
Cumin: ½ tsp.
Saffron: A pinch
Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
Bulgur Groats: 100g
Tomato: 1, chopped
Onion: ¼, chopped
Green Olives: 15, halved
Parsley: 3 sprigs, chopped
Lemon Wedges: To serve

Here’s how to make it:

Drizzle the cod fillets with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Rub the fillets with crushed garlic and the blend of turmeric, paprika, cumin, and saffron.
Coat the fillets with 1 tbsp. of olive oil and leave to marinate for 30 minutes, allowing the flavours to infuse.
Cook the bulgur in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender.
Once cooked, set aside to cool slightly.
Combine the chopped tomato, onion, halved green olives, and chopped parsley in a salad bowl.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and set aside to let the flavours meld.
Heat a pan over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Fry the marinated cod for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden.
Reheat the cooked bulgur in the same pan to soak up any remaining juices and flavours from the cod.
Divide the bulgur and cod among plates.
Top the cod with a generous helping of the tomato salad.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges on the side and enjoy!