Fish couscous | Il couscous di pesce

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.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, bell peppers, and fennel; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in mixed seafood and cook until just opaque, about 3-5 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat; let sit for 5 minutes.

Fluff couscous with a fork and mix in lemon juice and parsley.

Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Serve warm, garnished with capers and additional parsley.

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