GRILLED MERGUEZ AND ONIONS WITH MINT-LEMON COUSCOUS
In this summery salad, spicy merguez are grilled until seared, then served over a mound of couscous and vegetables that have been seasoned with herbs, cumin and plenty of lemon. Red onions wedges, grilled on one side only, are charred and caramelized in some parts while staying crisp and pungent in others. If you can't get merguez (which are traditional North African sausages made from lamb, beef or a combination of both), you can substitute any other spicy sausages. Choose something with a bite to contrast with the juicy sweetness of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Note that those without grill access can easily use the broiler here.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, grains and rice, sausages, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the couscous: In a medium, heat-resistant bowl, combine boiling water, couscous and 1 teaspoon salt, and cover with a plate or lid. Let sit until the water is absorbed, 7 to 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Meanwhile, light the grill to medium-high or heat your broiler with the rack 3 inches from the heat source.
- Halve lemons crosswise and then squeeze the juice from one half into a large bowl. Add cumin, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Stir in radishes and set aside to marinate.
- Place onion wedges and remaining 3 lemon halves, cut-side down, in a grill basket and grill until charred on one side only, 2 to 4 minutes. Or place on a sheet pan and broil until charred, 5 minutes. Transfer onions and lemons to a cutting board.
- Either on the grill, or on the same sheet pan as you used for the onions, grill or broil merguez until browned all over, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer sausages to a cutting board and cover with foil to keep warm while you assemble the salad.
- When onion is cool enough to handle, dice it and add to radishes. Fold in couscous, tomatoes, 1/2 cup mint, 1/2 cup parsley, cucumbers, nuts and a large pinch of salt. Squeeze the juice from a charred lemon half into the bowl. Taste and add more salt and lemon, if needed. Slice merguez on a bias into 1/2-inch pieces.
- To serve, spoon couscous salad onto a platter, then top with sausages and any accumulated juices. Garnish with remaining herbs and a big drizzle of olive oil, and serve with remaining charred lemon halves on the side for more squeezing.
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Tumisang Manala
m-t@hotmail.comI love the smoky flavor of the grilled merguez in this dish. It pairs perfectly with the tangy couscous.
Malik Qadeer
mq@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The merguez is flavorful and the couscous is light and fluffy.
Cody Logan
codyl@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for my family and they loved it. The merguez was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful.
Zama Mbambo
z.m@aol.comThis dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The merguez is nice and spicy, and the couscous is a great way to cool it down.
Sk ProJuwel1
sk_projuwel1@yahoo.comI love the smoky flavor of the grilled merguez in this dish. It pairs perfectly with the tangy couscous.
Babatunde Odumosu
o-babatunde@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The merguez is flavorful and the couscous is light and fluffy.
Susan Shesue
s-s@yahoo.comI made this dish for my family and they loved it. The merguez was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful.
Danish Aziz
a.danish@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The merguez is nice and spicy, and the couscous is a great way to cool it down.
Francisco chinomba
francisco@yahoo.comI love the smoky flavor of the grilled merguez in this dish. It pairs perfectly with the tangy couscous.
SHARMAN PASWAN
paswans63@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover merguez. It's also a great way to impress your friends with your culinary skills.
M Sanwal Jatt
m67@hotmail.co.ukI made this dish for my family and they loved it. The merguez was cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful.
Kelvin Berchie
berchie-k@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is a great way to add some spice to your life. The merguez is nice and spicy, and the couscous is a great way to cool it down.
Kevin Worrell (Llerrok)
w_k@hotmail.comI love the smoky flavor of the grilled merguez in this dish. It pairs perfectly with the tangy couscous.
Brainyark Gemstone
gemstone_b0@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover merguez. It's also a great way to impress your friends with your culinary skills.
Blanca G
b-g35@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. The merguez is so flavorful and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment.
Wajidali Wajid
w_w@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it's also a healthy and flavorful dish.
Lousnow Nieves
lousnow90@gmail.comI made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation.
Tina Reeder
tinareeder@hotmail.co.ukThis dish was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the grilled merguez and the tangy couscous. I will definitely be making this again.
Nickis Minajs
nminajs@hotmail.frI was really impressed with this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The merguez was cooked perfectly and the couscous was light and fluffy.
Aryan Singh
a_s43@hotmail.comThis dish turned out absolutely delicious! The flavors of the grilled merguez and onions paired perfectly with the tangy mint-lemon couscous. I also loved the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the dish.