Mediterranean Fried Couscous Recipes

FRIED COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• For the couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover until the liquid had been absorbed and the couscous is tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the couscous and break up any lumps.
• In a large, nonstick skillet heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the garlic and discard. Increase the heat to high and add the couscous. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. Continue to cook the couscous, stirring every 5 minutes, until toasted, about 25 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl and cool for 5 minutes. Add the ricotta salata, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the couscous is coated.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a large mixing bowl. Put the chicken stock and apricots in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Pour the boiling liquid over the couscous, and shake the bowl to moisten every grain. Sprinkle the olives and scallions over the top and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let stand 10 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
• To serve, season the couscous with salt and pepper and fluff with a fork. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN FRIED COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Boil the water in a small saucepan.
• While it is boiling, fry the onion with the garlic, and a splash of olive oil.
• Add the tomato, mushrooms, capsicum, stock, and herbs to the pan, reduce heat, and simmer.
• Once the water has boiled, add the cous cous, and immediately remove from the heat.
• Let the cous cous stand, covered, for about 10 minutes, then tip it into the pan with the tomato mixture.
• Turn up the heat, and stir it through for two or three minutes.
• Serve.

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring the water, olive oil, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Pour in the couscous, cover, and immediately remove from heat. Let sit covered 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in the, artichoke hearts, tomato, parsley, feta cheese, and lemon juice. Season with black pepper.

CAST IRON HALIBUT DINNER WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• I usually get couscous started first and once it is cooking, I sear the halibut so both finish cooking almost simultaneously.
• Add 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small to medium pot. Set heat to medium. Then add a cup of couscous, toast slightly using a wooden spoon. This gives couscous a nutty flavor.
• Add 1.25 cups of water (pre-heat water if you can in an electric kettle). Then add a pinch of salt, dill and lemon juice. Mix it once. Once the water boils, cover with a lid and lower heat to simmer. Couscous should be done in about 10 minutes. Turn heat off! Set pot aside. When ready to serve fluff up with a fork, then garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices.
• Since couscous cooks so fast, I don't cook huge quantities to avoid leftovers. It always tastes better when cooked fresh!
• Use fresh halibut or thawed halibut fillets. Pat dry fillets with a paper towel. Then season with coarse Mediterranean salt, white pepper, fresh dill on both sides. Sprinkle fresh lemon juice over fillets.
• Place cast iron skillet on the stovetop, medium heat until skillet is hot. Add olive oil to skillet.
• Place halibut fillets carefully on the cast iron skillet. Don't move them around or try to flip them. You'll flip them only once after 3-4 minutes. Usually fish becomes white from the bottom up. Flip carefully, it helps to use a fish spatula. Let cook on the other side as well for same amount of time. Towards the last 2 minutes add the cherry tomatoes around the skillet. You want them to sear lightly but not overcook. Don't stir the tomatoes!
• Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices. I also sprinkle fresh lemon juice over fish right before serving. It's best to serve right away for best flavor. Enjoy:)