SICILIAN-INSPIRED TUNA WITH SPICY COUSCOUS

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Categories     Fish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes 2 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 fresh fillets of tuna, approximately 6 ounces each and 1 1/2 inches thick
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, separated
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
1 8-ounce can of diced tomatoes with jalapenos (drained, liquid reserved)
3 scallions, roughly chopped
1 dozen kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated directly into pan (saves time!)
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups Israeli-style couscous
1 tablespoon mint or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
2 teaspoons pine nutes (optional)

Steps:

  • Over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet with sides at least 2 inches high. Heat until oil is hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Salt and pepper tuna fillets, and sear in the oil, 3 minutes per side. The fish will still be red in the center. Set fillets aside, loosely tented with tin foil, and from residual heat they will cook until the centers are pink. Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, garlic, and chili, and tomatoes, and saute 2 minutes to let flavors mix. Next add scallions, olives, and lemon zest, and toss briefly. Pour reserved tomato juice and water into pan to deglaze, stirring and scraping up bits with a wooden or nylon spatula. Add the Israeli couscous, stir to mix, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. After this time, the couscous will be slightly al dente, and all but approximately 1/2 cup of the liquid will be absorbed. To serve, stir the remaining liquid into the couscous, divide it between two plates, top each with a tuna fillet. Garnish with mint or parsley, feta, and pine nuts if desired.

Farida salama
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tuna. The couscous is a nice change from rice or potatoes. The spicy sauce adds a nice kick. I would definitely make this dish again.


Robert Greco
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This was an easy and delicious recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. The spicy sauce added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Riley Poirier
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This dish was delicious! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. The spicy sauce added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Naaz Sherni
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the tuna and the couscous. I would definitely make this dish again.


Aubree Foulk
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


sab abdulla
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Shaban Channa
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Md Allmine
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I loved this dish! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. The spicy sauce added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rene Marcelo Soubhia Nunes Junior
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This dish was amazing! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


killer99
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the tuna and the couscous. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mobin
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Amber Petersen
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ryaz Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Aiden Abrahams
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the tuna and the couscous. I would definitely make this dish again.


murali moses
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.


Masterchiefs apprentice
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful and spicy. I would definitely make this dish again.


Follower of Yeshua
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Bata Fatie
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The tuna was moist and flaky and the couscous was perfectly cooked. The spicy sauce added a nice kick. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mumuni Yakubua
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This dish was a hit with my family! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.