Roast Rabbit Loin with Moroccan-Style Couscous and Calamari

Steamed and seared rabbit loin wrapped in pancetta, served over Mediterranean-style couscous and topped with flash-fried calamari.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 845.2 kcals 1690.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.9 grams 105.8 grams
Fat 48.3 grams 96.5 grams
Protein 54.1 grams 108.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juiced
GrainsCereals
150
g
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
6
slice
Pancetta
or Parma ham; used for wrapping
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Herbs
chopped fresh dill, tarragon, or coriander
20
g
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
cracked or freshly ground; to taste
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Seafood
50
g
Vegetables
20
g
Black Olives
pitted and sliced

Steps

  • Lay loin fillets side by side top to tail to form an even shape.
  • Wrap pancetta around both fillets in a single overlapping layer.
  • Roll the rabbit in heatproof clingfilm to form a tight sausage shape and tie the ends.
  • Pour hot chicken stock over couscous in a bowl and let sit covered for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with 15ml olive oil, herbs, olives, tomatoes, pine nuts, and lemon juice.
  • Steam the rabbit roll for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Cool the rabbit slightly and remove the clingfilm.
  • Sauté rabbit in 15ml olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes until pancetta is brown.
  • Fry calamari in 15ml olive oil for 20 seconds and remove from heat.
  • Slice the rabbit into 1cm pieces.
  • Melt butter in a pan and stir in lemon juice.
  • Place couscous on plates and arrange rabbit slices on top.
  • Garnish with calamari and drizzle with lemon butter sauce.