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In an effort to be healthier, my husband and I are trying something new. Well, I say new but it is new to us not a new idea. We are going to start incorporating 1 fish meal a week. It is my take on the mediterrean diet once a week and possibly twice a week. Last night was our first attempt and it turned out really well except the hives my husband broke out in after he finished eating the shrimp couscous.

Anywho, if you are looking for a new fish meal to spice things up around your house let me suggest the following:
Fish packet with Asparagus and Lemon
Whole wheat couscous with shrimp, fat free feta, and broccoli

All you need is foil, an aluminum baking sheet, a skillet and a sauce pan.
For the fish:
1 bag of tilapia or cod (any flaky white fish really)
1 lemon
1 teaspoon of garlic
1 teaspoon of parsley
2 tablespoons of butter
1 bunch asparagus

1. Line baking sheet with foil. Wash and trim asparagus. Line bottom of cookie sheet with asparagus.
2. Place fish on top of asparagus (frozen or thawed).
3. Mix butter, garlic, and parsley. Then rub into each fish piece.
4. Cut lemon into slices and put 1-2 slices on each fish.
5. Cover fish with foil forming a packet and cook 10-15 minutes.

For the couscous:
1.5 cups Water, 1 cup whole wheat couscous, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon oil. Bring water and oil to a boil. Remove from heat and add garlic and couscous. Let sit covered for 5 minutes. Add in as much broccoli as you like (defrost the frozen kind) and then add as much crumbled fat free feta as you like. Same with lemon juice.