Take the hassle out of making Spiced Couscous and Shrimp at home with the pure flavor of McCormick® herbs and spices. A blend of turmeric, cinnamon and cumin lends warmth to a traditional homemade Chermoula--a Moroccan herb sauce typically served with seafood. Layer sauce, couscous and shrimp in a bowl for a Moroccan-inspired meal worth gathering around the table for.
Provided by McCormick Spice
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips McCormick®
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Spice Blend, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
- For the Chermoula, place cilantro, garlic and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend until almost smooth. Gradually add oil with machine running. Blend until smooth. Mix in 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- For the Couscous, bring water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients and another 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
- For the Shrimp, toss shrimp with remaining Spice Blend in medium bowl until evenly coated. Heat oil in medium skillet on high heat. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute per side or just until shrimp turn pink.
- To serve, spoon Chermoula into serving bowl. Top with couscous and shrimp. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
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Tameer Hussain
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and very delicious. The couscous was light and fluffy, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were delicious. The chermoula sauce was a bit too spicy for some of them, but I loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Jabir Hassan
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the couscous and the chermoula sauce, and it was much better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild flavors.
Austin Hunt
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, the shrimp are cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hannah Adom
[email protected]This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ST Tufazzol
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the couscous and the shrimp. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.
Olj1k
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The couscous was fluffy and flavorful, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.
Pandy Pandy
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I loved this dish. The couscous was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The chermoula sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if you don't like seafood.
Sami Jarral
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and very delicious. The couscous was light and fluffy, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tomisin Lawrence
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were delicious. The chermoula sauce was a bit too spicy for some of them, but I loved it. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Zowie Anderson
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the couscous and the chermoula sauce, and it was much better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild flavors.
Pancakes Andsyrup
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The couscous is fluffy and flavorful, the shrimp are cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Hnld Hjhd
[email protected]This was my first time making couscous and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
John Kolorah
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the couscous and the shrimp. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a party or potluck.
abubakar siddique
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the shrimp were delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Uzair Qureshi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The couscous was light and fluffy, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Sahin
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the couscous was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Simon Kataieh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices in the couscous and the chermoula sauce were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Shaoul Sunny
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The couscous was flavorful and fluffy, the shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the chermoula sauce added a delicious tang. I will definitely be making this again.