Fish Couscous Recipe

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Fish Couscous
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  1. Make a fish stock by placing the fish heads and vegetable trimmings, salt, cayenne and 5 cups water in a large pan.
  2. Simmer stock for 20 minutes, then strain and reserve.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the couscous for steaming. Place grains in a large bowl with 2 1/2 cups water. Stir well and set aside for 10 minutes. Fluff up the grains between your fingers to get rid of any lumps. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the oil.
  4. Heat remaining oil in a large heavy pan and saute the onions until golden. Add the celery, carrots, turnips and the stock, adding water, if necessary, to make up 2 quarts.
  5. Make the tabil: pound all tabil ingredients in a mortar, then dry in a preheated oven at 200 degrees F for about half an hour. When very dry, grind to a fine powder (keeps up to 4 months if stored in an airtight container).
  6. Stir in the saffron, 1 1/2 teaspoons tabil and salt to taste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Add the remaining vegetables.
  8. Place the couscous into a steamer, or in a colander lined with cheesecloth to fit on top of the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes. Check the liquid level and add more water if necessary, keeping it at a steady simmer so that the steam penetrates the couscous.
  9. Add the fish to the stock and simmer until cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
  10. Turn the couscous out into a large bowl, breaking up any lumps with a fork.
  11. To make a hot-tasting sauce, take out a ladleful of stock and stir in harissa, or paprika and cayenne, to taste.
  12. Serve the stew on top of the couscous or separately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1524.31 Kcal (6382 kJ)
Calories from fat 785.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87.23g 134%
Sodium 86.86mg 4%
Potassium 590.1mg 13%
Total Carbs 73.35g 24%
Sugars 7.23g 29%
Dietary Fiber 8.79g 35%
Protein 114.72g 229%
Vitamin C 28.4mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 113.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 185.87 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.64g 134%
Sodium 10.59mg 4%
Potassium 71.96mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.94g 24%
Sugars 0.88g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 35%
Protein 13.99g 229%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 47%
Iron 0.2mg 7%
Calcium 13.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 37
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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