Spicy Fish Tagine with Harissa Couscous and Shredded Green Beans

Layered flavors of spice rub, harissa, and chermoula marinade elevate this hearty fish tagine with couscous and green beans.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 786.3 kcals 3145.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.1 grams 268.3 grams
Fat 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Protein 36.5 grams 145.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
15
ml
Tomato Purée
1 tbsp (range 1-2), for harissa
1
tbsp
Harissa
Prepared earlier
Dairy
1
knob
Butter
For couscous
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
Large, grated zest and juice
1
piece
Lemon
Grated zest and juice
0.5
piece
Orange
Grated zest only
0.5
piece
Lemon
Juice only, for harissa
1
handful
Green Sultanas
Roughly chopped
7.5
ml
Lemon Juice
0.5 tbsp, for couscous
GrainsCereals
300
g
Liquids
2
l
Stock
Chicken or vegetable stock
NutsSeeds
3
tsp
Coriander Seeds
For spice mix
3
tsp
Cumin Seeds
For spice mix
2
tsp
Turmeric
Ground, for spice mix
1
pinch
Saffron Threads
For spice mix
3
piece
Garlic
Crushed cloves, for tagine
1
pinch
Sea Salt
For seasoning
1
handful
Coriander
Leaves chopped, for garnish
1
tsp
Coriander Seeds
For chermoula
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
For chermoula
1
handful
Coriander
Leaves chopped
2
tbsp
Paprika
For harissa
15
ml
Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp (range 1-2), for harissa
15
ml
Cumin
1 tbsp (range 1-2) ground, for harissa
1
tbsp
Caraway
Ground, for harissa
1
tbsp
Coriander
Ground, for harissa
2
tsp
Salt
For harissa
3
piece
Garlic
Crushed cloves, for harissa
1
bunch
Coriander
Fresh, for harissa
50
g
Almonds
Toasted flaked
OilsFats
45
ml
Olive Oil
3 tbsp, for spice mix
90
ml
Olive Oil
6 tbsp, for harissa
15
ml
Olive Oil
1 tbsp, for couscous
1
ml
Olive Oil
For drizzling beans
Seafood
400
g
Cod
Skinless fillets, chopped into large pieces
4
piece
Scallops
Low end of range (4-8)
8
piece
King Prawns
Raw, low end of range (8-12)
Vegetables
1
piece
Chilli
Medium, chopped, for spice mix
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
1
stalk
Celery
Finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
Finely chopped
5
piece
Potato
New potatoes, cut into quarters
3
piece
Tomato
Seeds removed, flesh finely chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
Seeds removed, flesh chopped
1
piece
Yellow Pepper
Seeds removed, flesh chopped
1
piece
Green Pepper
Seeds removed, flesh chopped
1
piece
Chilli
Medium, seeds removed, flesh chopped
200
g
2
piece
Red Chilli
Seeds removed, flesh finely chopped
400
g
Green Beans
Very finely sliced

Steps

  • Dry-fry coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Blend seeds with remaining spice mix ingredients into a paste.
  • Sauté onion, celery, carrot, and garlic in olive oil for 6 minutes until soft.
  • Add potatoes, tomatoes, and spice paste then fry for 8 minutes.
  • Add one ladle of stock and chopped peppers, boil for 1 minute, then add remaining stock.
  • Stir in chilli, olives, orange zest, and juice, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Create chermoula by crushing toasted seeds and mixing with lemon, orange zest, and coriander.
  • Marinate the mixed seafood in the chermoula for 10 minutes.
  • Toast harissa spices and blend with remaining harissa ingredients into a paste.
  • Prepare couscous with butter and water, then fluff and stir in remaining couscous ingredients.
  • Steam green beans for 3 minutes until tender and top with almonds and oil.
  • Add marinated seafood to the tagine and simmer for 4 minutes until cooked.
  • Serve fish tagine with harissa couscous, green beans, and coriander garnish.