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Couscous and Shrimp Recipe

This couscous and shrimp recipe makes a satisfying meal with gorgeous pan-fried shrimp and juicy cherry tomatoes on top of delicious couscous. Perfect for lunches or weeknight dinners.
  • cook TIME 28 mins
  • prep TIME 7 mins
  • total TIME 35 mins
Course: Main DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp from 24 oz raw shrimp
  • 8 oz couscous
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 fl oz tequila
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 1 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Peel and devein shrimp: Twist off the head, pull the legs out, then peel the shrimp, but leave the tail (optional). Run the knife along the back of the shrimp, and remove the vein.

2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in halves.

3

Peel and mince the garlic: Cut to remove the root part of each garlic clove and mash them down with a knife to remove the peel with ease. Mince the peeled cloves.

4

Dice the onion: Half the onion lengthwise and peel the skin. Make vertical slices 1/8" apart from each other towards the root, but leave about 1/8" so they're still intact. Turn the half 90 degrees, and grip the root. From the bottom, make horizontal cuts 1/8" apart from each other into the onion, also leaving 1/8" to keep everything intact. Slice the onion to have even cubes.

5

Finely chop the parsley.

Cook:

1

Stir-fry the shrimp in olive oil and seasonings: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/2 tsp cumin powder. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.

2

Add the butter: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

3

Add the tequila and lemon juice: Add 2 fl oz tequila and 1/2 tbsp lemon juice. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the tequila evaporates. Remove the shrimp from the heat and set them aside on a plate.

4

Saute garlic and onion in olive oil: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp remaining olive oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic, and 2 oz diced onion. Sauté for 1 minute, then add 6 oz halved cherry tomatoes and stir to cook for 3 minutes.

5

Add the water and then couscous and salt: Add 1 3/4 cup water into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Stir in 8 oz couscous and 1/2 tsp salt, close the lid, then remove from the heat. Let it rest for 15 minutes to allow the couscous to soak in the flavors.

6

Mix up the couscous: Open the lid and give your couscous a gentle toss, then add the shrimp back on top.

7

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley. Divide the couscous and shrimp into 4 plates for 4 servings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498kcal | Protein 42.2g | Fat 11.3g | Carbohydrate 48.3g | Fiber 3.9g | Calcium 144.9mg | Iron 2.1mg | Potassium 701.1mg | Sodium 588mg | Vitamin A 750.1IU | Vitamin C 10.8mg | Cholesterol 281mg | Saturated Fat 2.9g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | Sugar 1.9g