Best Lime And Coriander Couscous Recipes

LEMON & CORIANDER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Prepare 250g couscous with boiling water or stock, according to the packet's instructions.
• Add the lemon zest, fresh coriander, raisins and pine nuts. Season well and drizzle with plenty of olive oil. Goes really well with fish or lamb.

CORIANDER LEMON COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook the couscous according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, put the coriander and lemon zest in a bowl.
• When the couscous is done, mix it with the coriander and lemon zest.
• Add the olive oil and nuts and mix again.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately or chill if desired.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice over the couscous just before serving.

LIME AND CORIANDER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Finely grate zest of the lime then squeeze the juice out.
• Chop the coriander.
• Boil the chicken stock and lime jiuce together.
• Add couscous to stock.
• Allow to sit 5 minutes then fluff with a fork.
• Add zest and coriander and mix to combine.
• Good hot or cold.

GRILLED MACKEREL WITH HARISSA & CORIANDER COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Brush each fillet 2-3 times with a little of the olive oil and rub with the lime zest. Season and sprinkle with half the lime juice then marinate for 5 mins.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a large pan. Add half the onions and harissa, and stir over a medium heat for 2-3 mins. Stir in the couscous and toss to coat with the harissa. Add the hot stock, cover and remove from the heat. Stand for 5 mins, fluff with a fork and stir in the remaining spring onions, coriander, lime juice and some seasoning. Heat the grill.
• Grill the mackerel for 3-4 mins on each side or until the flesh is opaque. Divide the couscous between 4 plates and slide a fillet on top. Serve with lime wedges.

COUSCOUS WITH PINE NUTS, CORIANDER & RAISINS

Steps:

• Put the couscous in a medium-sized bowl, pour over the stock, cover with cling film, and leave to stand for 5 mins. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for a few mins, until pale golden.
• Fluff up the couscous with a fork, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.