SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE COUSCOUS
The amazing thing about couscous is how fast it 'cooks' and how versatile it is. This is one of those recipes that should give you lots of ideas to create your own combinations. By the way, this is the 'home' version; the traditional method used to cook this dish uses a steamer called a kiska, sometimes called a couscoussier in French cuisine. Garnish with lemon.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Shrimp
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp shells in melted butter until pink and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add water; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
- Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini and eggplant with a pinch of salt and pepper in hot oil until soft, 6 to 7 minutes. Clear a space in the center of the skillet. Add tomato; saute in the center of the skillet until slightly caramelized, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic to the skillet; cook and stir all vegetables together until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute shrimp in hot oil until shrimp are pink, about 1 minute per side.
- Combine vegetable mixture, shrimp, couscous, tarragon, and dill together in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and pat mixture into a flat shape.
- Pour hot shrimp stock through a strainer into couscous mixture, discarding strained shells. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and let sit until couscous is tender and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
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adedoyn ayomide
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly and easily.
Abcd 1234
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover brown rice, and it worked perfectly in this dish.
miriam njeri
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the couscous was light and fluffy.
Danish Jee
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the shrimp and vegetables, and they even ate the couscous!
Bryan Aguirre
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp, and this recipe did not disappoint. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the couscous was a great addition.
Dustin Jackson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp and vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
M Al-Amin A S
[email protected]I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. It was a great way to showcase the fresh shrimp and vegetables from the farmers market.
Madushi Sewwandika
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used a mix of frozen shrimp and vegetables, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Howard Brown
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this dish was really good. The shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.
Hellen Jam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp and vegetables. I had some cooked shrimp and broccoli in the fridge, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.
Akwasi Agyemang Samuel
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The couscous was perfectly cooked and the shrimp and vegetables were flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Bhuwan Sapkota
[email protected]This shrimp and vegetable couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The couscous is light and fluffy, and the shrimp and vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the lemon zest