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Sumac Fish & Tahini Couscous - middle_eastern dinner recipe

Sumac Fish & Tahini Couscous

Flaky sumac-rubbed fish fillets served over lemony couscous with cucumber, tomato, and herbs, finished with a creamy tahini drizzle for a bright, light dinner that still feels satisfying.

By Eatpace

Dairy-Free
Prep: 12 minCook: 18 min30 min total 4 servings Basic Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Fish Fillet(600 g)
  • Couscous(200 g)
  • Cucumber(1)
  • Tomato(2)
  • Flat Leaf Parsley(15 g)
  • Lemon(2)
  • Tahini(4 tbsp)
  • Garlic(1 clove)
  • Olive oil(3 tbsp)
  • Sumac(2 tsp)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Salt(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the {Fish Fillet} dry. Finely chop the {Fresh parsley}, dice the {Cucumber} and {Tomato}, mince the {Garlic}, and zest and juice 1 {Lemon}.

    ~7 min

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix {Tahini}, the minced {Garlic}, half the lemon juice, a pinch of {Salt}, and 2 to 3 tbsp water until smooth and pourable. In a second bowl, toss the {Cucumber}, {Tomato}, chopped {Fresh parsley}, lemon zest, and 1 tbsp of the {Olive oil}.

    ~5 min

  3. 3

    Put the {Couscous} in a heatproof bowl with 1/2 tsp of the {Salt}. Pour over 250ml boiling water, cover, and let it stand for 5 minutes.

    ~5 min

  4. 4

    Rub the {Fish Fillet} with the remaining 2 tbsp {Olive oil}, {Sumac}, {Cumin}, remaining {Salt}, and {Black pepper}. Cook in a large pan over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until lightly golden and just cooked through.

    ~8 min

  5. 5

    Fluff the {Couscous} with a fork and stir through the chopped salad. Divide between plates, top with the fish, spoon over the tahini sauce, and serve with the remaining {Lemon} cut into wedges.

    ~5 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

448
Calories
37g
Protein
18g
Fat
34g
Carbs
4g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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