Fresh Tuna Steaks On A Bed Of Couscous

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Recipe came from my kitchen on the spur of the moment, was enticing so submitted it into the ready set cook contest 2005. hope you give it a try.

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Steps

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In a medium pot place the chicken broth over medium heat and bring to a boil.

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Add the uncooked couscous , chopped green onion , chopped bell pepper , grated lemon zest , and chick peas.

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Stir all well.

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Cover and remove from heat.

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Set aside.

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Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large frypan.

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Add the fish steaks in a single layer not touching , sprinkle the minced onion and parsley all around and on the tops.

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Sear the fish about one minute on each side , just so the flesh tightens up and whitens.

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Using a large turn slip under and turn over gently.

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Turn the heat to medium low.

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Sprinkle on the minced garlic and about 3 tablespoons white wine , and the minced basil leaves.

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Sprinkle with salt and pepper lightly.

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Keep uncovered and cook another two minutes on each side.

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Fish should be opaque but not dry.

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Place steaks onto a heated platter.

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Turn the heat up under the frypan and add remaining white wine.

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Scrape bottom of pan to get all the bits up.

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Add the tomato , olives , caper.

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Ingredients

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chicken broth, couscous, green onions, bell pepper, lemon zest, chickpeas, olive oil, tuna steaks, onion, italian parsley, garlic cloves, fresh basil, dry white wine, plum tomatoes, kalamata olive, capers, salt and pepper