14 Tunisian Recipes
From Marka Hlow Sweet Fish Tagine to Sardines Farcies Stuffed with Chermoula — explore 14 Tunisian recipes with calorie counts, cook times, and one-tap Instacart ordering. Sort by rating, cook time, or dietary fit.
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Marka Hlow Sweet Fish Tagine
A festive sweet-and-savoury Tunisian stew in which firm white fish simmers with honey-glazed prunes, raisins, onions, cinnamon, and orange blossom water.
Sardines Farcies Stuffed with Chermoula
Butterflied fresh sardines sandwiched in pairs around a herby chermoula of cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin, and lemon. They are dredged lightly and pan-fried until crisp.
Shrimp Ojja in Spicy Tomato and Egg
A fiery Tunisian skillet of shrimp simmered in harissa, tomato, and sweet peppers, with eggs poached right in the sauce. It is made for mopping up with warm bread.
Grilled Sea Bream with Tastira Pepper Salad
A whole sea bream (dorade) scored, marinated in lemon, garlic, and cumin, and charcoal-grilled.
Slata Mechouia with Grilled Peppers and Tuna
A smoky grilled salad of charred peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic, chopped together with caraway and olive oil. It is crowned with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, and olives.
Brik à l'Oeuf with Tuna and Capers
Crisp, paper-thin malsouka pastry folded around oil-packed tuna, capers, parsley, and a whole runny egg, then fried until golden.
Couscous au Poisson with Harissa Broth
A classic Tunisian coastal couscous: steamed semolina served under grouper steaks and vegetables poached in a brick-red harissa and tomato broth.
Chickpea and Olive Stew
A fragrant, vegetable-packed stew simmered with chickpeas, pitted olives, and lemon, ideal for a light yet satisfying meal.
Harissa-Spiced Lamb Stew
A deeply aromatic stew with tender lamb, slow-cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a vibrant harissa kick, perfect for chilly evenings.
Fresh Tunisian Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Mint
A refreshing, herbaceous salad featuring crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty mint, ideal for Tunisia's warm climate.
Slow-Cooked Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Cumin
Tender lamb simmered with dried apricots and warm spices, capturing Tunisia's desert-meets-Mediterranean culinary essence.
Harissa-Spiced Chicken with Preserved Lemons
Chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant harissa broth with preserved lemon rind, yielding tender meat with a complex, citrusy North African flavor.
Harissa-Crusted Sea Bass with Lemon and Olives
Pan-seared sea bass fillets coated in smoky harissa and lemon, served with a medley of briny olives for a bright, coastal-inspired main course.
Harissa-Carrot and Chickpea Salad
A vibrant, protein-rich salad with tender carrots, creamy chickpeas, and a bright harissa dressing, ideal for a quick lunch or refreshing side dish.
About Tunisian cooking
What defines Tunisian cooking?
Tunisian cooking is shaped by the ingredients, techniques, and flavor pairings that emerged in that region. Our 14 Tunisian recipes cover everything from quick weeknight meals to classic dishes worth learning end-to-end.
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