Hot Mustard Tuna With Herby Couscous
This recipe combines juicy tuna steaks with fluffy couscous infused with a zesty mixture of red onion, lemon, parsley, and capers. The tangy flavors of the marinade complement the perfectly seared tuna, creating a delightful and satisfying dish that is both quick and easy to prepare. Serve this vibrant dish with a side of fresh lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 red onion , halved and finely sliced
- zest and juice 1 lemon , plus wedges to serve
- 1 tbsp olive oil , plus extra for brushing
- 400ml hot vegetable stock
- 250g couscous
- 4 tuna steaks , about 140g/5oz each
- 2 tsp English mustard powder
- bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Put the onion, lemon zest, juice and 1 tbsp oil into a small bowl, add salt and pepper to taste, then leave to soak for 5 mins until the onion has softened a little. Pour the hot stock over the couscous in a large bowl, cover with cling film and leave for 10 mins until the stock has been absorbed.
- Season the tuna steaks, brush with oil, then pat the mustard powder over both sides. Once the couscous is ready, add the parsley and capers to the onions, stir well, then mix into the couscous with a fork. Heat a griddle pan and sear the tuna for 1 min on each side until medium-rare. Serve the tuna with the couscous and lemon wedges on the side.
Cook Time
2M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 386 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 36 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 3 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 39 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.86 milligram of sodium
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