NEW RECIPE! Seared Tuna with Couscous and California Raisins with Tomato and Onion Harissa Sauce (Serves 4)

You will need

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 shallots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves, garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 30g Californian Raisins
  • 2tsp ground cumin
  • 1tsp soft light brown sugar
  • 1tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 300g couscous
  • 500ml fish stock
  • 500g vine tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped.
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 2tbsp harissa paste
  • Seasoning to taste
  • 4 tuna steaks
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • Coriander to garnish
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories 681kcals
Total fat 26g
of which saturated fats 6g
Protein 59g
Carbohydrates 58g
Fibre 3.5g
Iron 7.6mg
Sodium 421mg

Method

  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Fry the carrot and onions for 2 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf, tomatoes and tomato puree. Bring to boil, stirring.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until thick. Stir in harissa and seasoning to taste. Keep warm.
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add shallot, garlic and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in raisins, cumin, sugar and vinegar. Cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add couscous and stir to blend well. Add the stock, stir, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute until stock has been absorbed.
  • Heat a griddle pan until hot. Sear tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes. Turn once to reveal sear marks and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve tuna steaks with couscous and tomato sauce. Drizzle with oil and garnish with fresh coriander.
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