Herby Couscous with Butternut Squash Tagine and Pan-Fried Black Bream

Pan-fried black bream served over a spiced butternut squash tagine and fluffy herb-infused almond couscous.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 771.1 kcals 3084.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 90.3 grams 361.3 grams
Fat 29.7 grams 118.6 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
piece
Preserved Lemons
Rind only, roughly chopped
1
tablespoon
Fruits
2
piece
Lemon
Zest only
GrainsCereals
400
gram
Liquids
200
millilitre
Chicken Stock
For the tagine
600
millilitre
Chicken Stock
Hot, for the couscous
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
Peeled and finely chopped
0.5
teaspoon
1
teaspoon
1
teaspoon
2
teaspoon
1
stick
1
teaspoon
1
teaspoon
Salt
Adjust to taste
1
teaspoon
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
100
gram
1
tablespoon
Parsley
Freshly chopped
1
tablespoon
Chives
Freshly chopped
1
tablespoon
Coriander
Freshly chopped
1
handful
Coriander Cress
Small amount for garnish
OilsFats
2
tablespoon
Olive Oil
Divided use
2
tablespoon
Olive Oil
For the couscous
Seafood
4
piece
Black Bream Fillet
Skin left on
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Peeled and finely chopped
1
piece
Butternut Squash
Peeled, seeds removed, cut into 1cm cubes

Steps

  • Fry the chopped onion in 15ml olive oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the dry spices and cook for 4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the butternut squash cubes and stir to coat thoroughly in spices.
  • Mix in tomatoes, 200ml stock, preserved lemons, and honey, then simmer until squash is tender.
  • Heat 15ml of olive oil in a separate frying pan over medium heat.
  • Season fish skin and fry skin-side down for 3 minutes until crisp.
  • Flip the fillets and cook for 2 minutes, then finish using residual heat until opaque.
  • Pour 600ml hot stock over the couscous in a bowl and cover for 3 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in lemon zest, almonds, chopped herbs, and olive oil.
  • Layer couscous and tagine using a ring mold, top with fish, and garnish with cress.