Rustic, bold, and unexpectedly balanced, this seafood couscous with chickpeas and smoked herring brings together humble ingredients and strong flavors. Chickpeas provide body, mackerel (or tuna) adds softness, and smoked herring delivers a deep, marine kick that elevates the dish. Flexible and intuitive, it’s delicious warm or cold—ideal for curious cooks who love honest food. Let’s see how to make it.
Main dish
Mediterranean
Rustic Seafood Couscous with Chickpeas and Smoked Herring
A bold and rustic seafood couscous with chickpeas, mackerel or tuna and smoked herring. Great served warm or cold, with an optional citrus twist.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas 240 g drained
- Mackerel or tuna in oil 100–150 g
- Onion 1 small
- Smoked herring fillet 1/2
- Dry couscous 160 g
- Butter as needed
- Salt to taste
- Orange zest (optional)
- Celery (optional)
Tools
- Bowl
- Pan
- Pot
- Spoon
- Knife
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion.
- Place drained chickpeas in a bowl, add flaked mackerel or tuna and three quarters of the onion. Mix well.
- Dice the smoked herring very finely.
- Prepare the couscous according to package instructions, stopping before pan-toasting.
- Melt butter in a pan, add herring and remaining onion and sauté briefly.
- Add couscous to the pan and toss quickly.
- Combine everything with the chickpea mixture. Serve warm or cold.
- Optionally add a pinch of orange zest or finely chopped celery.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
520 kcal
520 kcal
Fat
22 g
22 g
Carbohydrates
58 g
58 g
Protein
28 g
28 g
Sugar
6 g
6 g
Fiber
10 g
10 g
Sodium
680 mg
680 mg
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