COUSCOUS WITH MUSSELS AND SHRIMP

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This one-pot mixture of seafood and coarse-grained couscous offers echoes of paella, and a bottle or two of rosé alongside makes for a happy summer dinner.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces chorizo, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Espelette pepper
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cherry tomatoes (about 18)
1 1/2 cups coarse-textured couscous
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2/3 cup dry vermouth
1 cup fish stock
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 lemon, in 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil on medium in a 4-quart sauté pan. Add chorizo and let it sizzle a minute or two. Stir in onion, garlic and Espelette and cook until onion is soft. Stir in paprika, salt and tomatoes. Simmer gently about 5 minutes, until tomatoes soften and release their juices. Stir in couscous and cook a few minutes until all ingredients are well-combined.
  • Add shrimp, folding them in with the rest of the ingredients. Stir in vermouth and stock. Let the liquid come to a simmer. Taste liquid for seasoning and adjust salt and Espelette. Add mussels and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until mussels open, from 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, 5 minutes. The couscous should be tender and should have absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Serve directly from the sauté pan or pile the contents on a big, warm platter. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1047 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Babulal Babu
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Heather Marie Burkes
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This recipe is a family favorite. We make it all the time. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is delicious. It's a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Sarfoah Christiana
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Humairah Umar
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are stunning. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Starx zaman
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I'm always looking for new and exciting seafood recipes. This recipe caught my eye and I'm so glad I tried it. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bqridqd Sqlhg
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some leftover mussels and shrimp from a previous meal and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Mr Jahangir
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Emma Sheikhster
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This recipe is a family favorite. We make it all the time. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is delicious. It's a great way to get your kids to eat seafood.


Kevin Clackson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Rabia Fawad
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and the results are stunning. The mussels and shrimp are cooked perfectly and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Onyx DeJohnette
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I'm always looking for new and exciting seafood recipes. This recipe caught my eye and I'm so glad I tried it. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sunil Magar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I had some leftover mussels and shrimp from a previous meal and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


Nove Dfitz
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Rx Omor
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was very easy to follow. The dish turned out great! The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


rose lyness
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the mussels and shrimp are cooked to perfection. The broth is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahmed Shiplu
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Marno Healy
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was fluffy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


shahzad Qaisar
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of mussels, shrimp, and couscous is divine. The broth is flavorful and the couscous is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.