Sardinian Seafood Couscous Recipe

Name: Sardinian Seafood Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 ounces fregola Sardinian couscous, available in gourmet and Italian food shops; 2 fresh crabs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional, to serve; 2 tablespoons diced red onion finely; 3 cloves garlic crushed; 1/4 cup red pepper diced; 8 capers; 2 teaspoons green chili pepper minced fresh; 2 anchovies minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup white wine; 20 mussels cleaned; 7 ounces cod fillet quartered; 1 2/3 cups fish stock; 2 medium tomatoes chopped; fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

7 ounces fregola Sardinian couscous, available in gourmet and Italian food shops
2 fresh crabs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional, to serve
2 tablespoons diced red onion finely
3 cloves garlic crushed
1/4 cup red pepper diced
8 capers
2 teaspoons green chili pepper minced fresh
2 anchovies minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup white wine
20 mussels cleaned
7 ounces cod fillet quartered
1 2/3 cups fish stock
2 medium tomatoes chopped
fresh flat leaf parsley for garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Place fregola on a baking pan. Bake for 6 mins, or until light brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
2
Lift flaps on undersides of crab and lever off top shell in one piece; discard. Remove gills or spongy parts under shells; lightly rinse under cool tap water. Using a large, sharp knife, cut crabs in half.
3
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and peppers; saute for 5 mins, or until softened. Stir in capers, chili pepper, anchovies and bay leaf; cook for 3 mins.
4
Add crabs and fregola; cook for 3-5 mins. Pour in white wine to deglaze. Add mussels, cod and stock. Cover and simmer for 8 mins. Add tomatoes, cover and cook for 2-3 mins.
5
Garnish with parsley and drizzle with olive oil.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 ounces fregola Sardinian couscous, available in gourmet and Italian food shops, 2 fresh crabs, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional, to serve, 2 tablespoons diced red onion finely, and more.

Yes, Sardinian Seafood Couscous 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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Sardinian Seafood Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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