Description
Moroccan fish tagine by jamie oliver blends aromatic spices with delicate seafood for a Mediterranean-inspired feast. Quick preparation and bold flavors create an unforgettable dining experience you’ll savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 white fish fillets (5.3 oz / 150 g, skin off, no bones)
- 5.3 oz / 150 g couscous
- 8.8 oz / 250 g cherry tomatoes (mixed colors)
- 8.8 oz / 250 g asparagus
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp rose harissa
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps natural yogurt
Instructions
- Couscous Preparation: Infuse couscous with salt and pepper, then immerse in boiling water. Seal bowl completely, allowing grains to absorb liquid and become tender.
- Aromatic Base: Heat olive oil in a wide skillet, sauté garlic and cherry tomatoes until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Introduce asparagus, seasoning with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Fish Coating and Placement: Lavishly coat fish fillet with harissa paste, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Nestle seasoned fish atop vegetable medley, drizzle with lemon zest and juice. Gently pour water around fish to create steamy cooking environment.
- Steaming and Finishing: Cover skillet, allow fish to steam until translucent and effortlessly flakable, approximately 5-7 minutes. Simultaneously, fluff couscous with fork to separate grains and achieve light texture.
- Serving Technique: Blend remaining harissa with yogurt to create a zesty sauce. Drizzle sauce over fish and couscous. Complete dish with fresh lemon wedges, providing vibrant citrus accent and visual appeal.
Notes
- Harissa Heat Control: Adjust harissa paste quantity based on personal spice tolerance, ensuring a balanced flavor without overwhelming the delicate fish.
- Couscous Hydration Technique: Allow couscous to steam completely covered, preventing dry or undercooked grains by using precise water measurements.
- Fish Cooking Precision: Monitor fish closely during steaming to prevent overcooking, checking for translucent, flaky texture that indicates perfect doneness.
- Yogurt Sauce Balance: Mix harissa and yogurt gradually, tasting to achieve desired spiciness and creaminess that complements the dish’s Mediterranean profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg