Arabic Couscous With Fried Fish Recipe

Name: Arabic Couscous With Fried Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: In a glass bowl mix thoroughly and combine with fish the next 7 ingredients:; 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, preferable Italian; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; A1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads; 4 6-ounce fish fillets (such as halibut, cod, or monk fish); 1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in eighths; 1 large onion, diced; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for fish; freshly ground black pepper; 1 15 A1/2 ounce can green olives; 2 cups roasted, pureed plum tomatoes (more if more than 4 diners); 1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chick peas) (more if more than 4 diners); 6 white zucchini, cut in 2 inch chunks (or 1 A1/2 per diner); 4 cups reserved cooking water from steamed kabocha squash; kabocha squash or another winter variety with orange flesh, peeled and seeded; 4 red peppers (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved; 4 green peppers (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved; 8 jalapeAo peppers (or 2 per diner), washed, dried and left whole); 4 preserved lemons, diced (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved; 2 lemons, halved; Additional Chopped fresh Italian parsley & preserved lemons for presentation.

Servings: persons

In a glass bowl mix thoroughly and combine with fish the next 7 ingredients:
1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, preferable Italian
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
A1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
4 6-ounce fish fillets (such as halibut, cod, or monk fish)
1 1/2 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in eighths
1 large onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for fish
freshly ground black pepper
1 15 A1/2 ounce can green olives
2 cups roasted, pureed plum tomatoes (more if more than 4 diners)
1 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (chick peas) (more if more than 4 diners)
6 white zucchini, cut in 2 inch chunks (or 1 A1/2 per diner)
4 cups reserved cooking water from steamed kabocha squash
kabocha squash or another winter variety with orange flesh, peeled and seeded
4 red peppers (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved
4 green peppers (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved
8 jalapeAo peppers (or 2 per diner), washed, dried and left whole)
4 preserved lemons, diced (or 1 per diner), washed, dried and halved
2 lemons, halved
Additional Chopped fresh Italian parsley & preserved lemons for presentation.

1
Mix the ingredients for the marinade in glass bowl with fish. Refrigerate 2 hours.
2
Steam squash in pressure cooker for 30 minutes in 4 cups water. Reserve cooking water for use in recipe. Mound the squash in a bowl and put in a warm oven.
3
Broil the peppers until blistered. When cool enough to handle, peel. Leave the stem on the jalapeAos to identify for those who do not eat spicy peppers. Put in a warm oven.
4
10 minutes before serving prepare couscous and set aside. Fluff before serving.
5
In a heavy bottomed pot pour reserved cooking water from squash, roasted plum tomato puree, diced onion, and garbanzos. Simmer on medium heat uncovered for 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Add salt to taste. After 10 minutes of simmering, add chunks of white zucchini, cut up plum tomatoes, green olives, and half of the preserved lemons.
6
Take the fish from the marinade and coat with flour. (If there is reserved marinade left-over after all the fish has been floured, add it to the pot with the broth.) Heat a non-stick pan on medium high heat and spray to coat with olive oil. Add the fish to the pan. Spray the top of the fish with additional olive oil to coat. After 3 to 4 minutes turn the fish to cook the other side and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer fish to a warm oven.
7
To serve: The couscous serves as the foundation for this dish so be generous with each serving. Make sure to get an equal portion of zucchini, olives, garbanzos, and tomato, serving with some of the broth from the pot over the couscous. Decoratively place red, green and jalapeAo peppers and a generous scoop of winter squash in another area of the plate. Place a portion of fish somewhere in the center. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish. Finish off the plating with a garnish of additional parsley and preserved lemons.

580

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: In a glass bowl mix thoroughly and combine with fish the next 7 ingredients:, 1/2 cup organic extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, preferable Italian, 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Arabic Couscous With Fried Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Arabic Couscous With Fried Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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