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Sicilian Seafood Couscous

Cultural Context

Sicilian seafood couscous reflects the island's rich maritime heritage and North African influences, particularly from Tunisia. Traditionally served during special occasions and family gatherings, this dish showcases the abundance of fresh seafood available in the Mediterranean. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Sicily but also in various coastal regions around the world, adapting to local ingredients and tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 whole bulbs garlic
1 clove chopped garlic
1 chopped onion
a little olive oil
about 2 liters tomato puree
about 3 liters water
various spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, chilli or pepper)
salt to taste
approximately 1 kg small fish for soup
approximately 700g prawns
1 carrot
1 onion
1 clove garlic
tomatoes
half a glass of white wine
salt and spices to taste
a little olive oil
water to taste
1 kg durum wheat semolina
water to taste
half a chopped onion
cinnamon, nutmeg, chilli or pepper to taste
salt to taste
olive oil to taste
8 bay leaves

mixed seafood

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative for sautéing.

fennel

🥗Healthier: celery

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots provide a similar sweetness and crunch.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs.

1

Prepare the fish soup by crushing garlic, parsley, and salt in a mortar. Sauté chopped garlic and onion in olive oil.

2

Add tomato puree and water to the sautéed mixture. Season with spices and salt, then add small fish. Cook for approximately 1 hour.

3

For the shrimp broth, combine prawns, carrot, onion, garlic, tomatoes, white wine, salt, and spices in a pot with water. Cook for approximately 1 hour.

4

To prepare the couscous, mix durum wheat semolina with water and let it rest for 2 to 3 hours.

5

After resting, season the couscous with chopped onion, spices, salt, olive oil, and bay leaves. Steam for approximately 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsteaming

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishshellfishwheat

Also Known As

Couscous alla TrapaneseCouscous di Pesce
Local Name: Couscous di pesce siciliano

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