Sicilian Inspired Tuna With Spicy Couscous Recipes

SPICY TUNA COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Place couscous and seasoning into a heatproof bowl.
• Pour over the water while stirring with a fork.
• Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
• Add lemon juice, tuna, shallot, tomato, cucumber, capsicum and mint and stir to combine.
• Serve with the lettuce leaves.

SICILIAN-INSPIRED TUNA WITH SPICY COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch skillet with sides at least 2 inches high. Heat until oil is hot enough to sizzle a drop of water. Salt and pepper tuna fillets, and sear in the oil, 3 minutes per side. The fish will still be red in the center. Set fillets aside, loosely tented with tin foil, and from residual heat they will cook until the centers are pink. Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, garlic, and chili, and tomatoes, and saute 2 minutes to let flavors mix. Next add scallions, olives, and lemon zest, and toss briefly. Pour reserved tomato juice and water into pan to deglaze, stirring and scraping up bits with a wooden or nylon spatula. Add the Israeli couscous, stir to mix, cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. After this time, the couscous will be slightly al dente, and all but approximately 1/2 cup of the liquid will be absorbed. To serve, stir the remaining liquid into the couscous, divide it between two plates, top each with a tuna fillet. Garnish with mint or parsley, feta, and pine nuts if desired.

SICILIAN TUNA

Steps:

• Marinate tuna:
• Combine oil, lemon juice, anchovies, garlic, oregano, and tuna in a large sealable bag and seal bag, pressing out excess air. Let stand at room temperature, turning occasionally, 30 minutes.
• Grill tuna:
• Remove tuna from marinade and shake off any excess. Lightly oil grill pan and heat over medium-high heat until smoking. Grill tuna, turning once, until pale pink in center, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, make sauce:
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add diced celery and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, olives, and capers and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in basil, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and remove from heat. Spoon sauce over tuna and sprinkle with celery leaves.