SPICED COUSCOUS WITH SHRIMP AND CHERMOULA

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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

2 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Ground
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Turmeric, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup water
¾ cup couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil

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

Tameer Hussain
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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.


Waheedalisolangipk Waheedalisolangipk
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.