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Spicy tuna with lemon and herb couscous

This spicy tuna dish owes a lot to Morocco for it's warmth and flavour.

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Serves : 2
Ready In : 20 minutes or less

 

Ingredients

  • 2 tuna steaks, cut into chunks
  • 2 tbsp harissa paste
  • 1 tsp Sweet Freedom (either)
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 100g couscous
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (optional)
  • 1 large handful fresh herbs, finely chopped
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

  1. Put the tuna in a bowl and cover with the harissa paste, Sweet Freedom and 1 tbsp lemon juice, squish it about a bit so it's all well covered, and leave for 10 - 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the couscous as per the packet instructions, using vegetable stock with the garlic stirred in. 
  3. Thread the tuna onto skewers and grill for a minute each side.
  4. Stir the chopped herbs, spring onion, the rest of the lemon juice and the black pepper into the couscous.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.