Best 4 Spiced Couscous With Shrimp And Chermoula Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of North Africa with our tantalizing spiced couscous with shrimp and chermoula. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, featuring succulent shrimp, fluffy couscous, and a vibrant chermoula sauce.

Our recipe collection offers a comprehensive guide to creating this flavorful dish from scratch. Discover the art of creating the perfect chermoula sauce, a vibrant green condiment that awakens the senses with its blend of fresh herbs, spices, and zesty lemon. Learn how to select and prepare the freshest shrimp, ensuring a tender and succulent texture in every bite.

We'll guide you through the process of cooking the couscous, achieving that perfect fluffy texture that serves as the foundation of this dish. You'll also discover additional recipe variations, including a vegetarian option that showcases the versatility of this dish.

With step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, our recipes make it easy for home cooks of all levels to recreate this authentic North African delicacy. So gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and let the flavors of spiced couscous with shrimp and chermoula transport you to a world of culinary delight.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY COUSCOUS RECIPE WITH SHRIMP AND CHORIZO



Spicy Couscous Recipe with Shrimp and Chorizo image

Easy, 20-minute spicy couscous recipe with shrimp and Chorizo! This one-pot meal is a bit of a Moroccan-Spanish fusion. Quick-cooked couscous is combined with shrimp, Spanish Chorizo, and a few warm spices. Be sure to watch the video above to see how I make it.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 oz hard Spanish Chorizo, sliced into thin rounds
Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve olive oil)
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finally chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 1/4 tsp turmeric
1 1/4 tsp paprika
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
Salt
1.5 lb large shrimp (prawns),peeled, deviened and well-rinsed
1 1/4 cup couscous
Boiling water
1 cup chopped fresh parsley, stems removed

Steps:

  • In a large cooking pot, heat just a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Add the Chorizo sausages and cook just until crisp (hard Spanish chorizo should be cooked already.) Remove from heat and place on paper towels to drain.
  • To the cooking pot, add onions, garlic and jalapeno, cook briefly until onions are translucent. Now add the spices and stir briefly, then add the shrimp. Raise the heat to medium-high and cook the shrimp for 3 to 4 mins or until it is firm and pink. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  • Meanwhile, boil 2 1/2 cup of water.
  • Return the Chorizo to the cooking pot and add the couscous, a little olive oil, a dash of salt and the boiling water. Turn the heat off immediately and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover and stir in the fresh parsley.
  • Transfer to serving bowls and enjoy! (see suggested sides)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Sugar 1.6 g, Sodium 939.7 mg, Fat 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 57.1 g, Cholesterol 323.7 mg

SPICY COUSCOUS



Spicy Couscous image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10-ounce) box couscous
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute garlic with red pepper flakes for 2 minutes being careful not to burn garlic. Add the chicken broth, turn up heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fluff with fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

ONE-PAN SHRIMP AND PEARL COUSCOUS WITH HARISSA



One-Pan Shrimp and Pearl Couscous With Harissa image

This easy dish relies on harissa for its flavorful broth. Different brands can vary wildly in flavor and heat, so incorporate the harissa slowly, especially if yours is very spicy, and add more at the end to taste. The final dish does have some sauciness to it: The starch from the couscous will thicken the sauce in the few minutes it takes to go from stovetop to table, but you may want to provide a spoon along with a fork. If you prefer a drier dish, you can reduce the amount of water by 1/4 cup.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, quick, weeknight, one pot, seafood, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons harissa paste, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 cup pearl couscous or orzo
3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved crosswise
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, packed, coarsely chopped or left whole

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 1 tablespoon harissa. Set aside.
  • In a large, lidded skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add couscous, garlic, coriander and cumin. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until couscous is toasted.
  • Add wine and cook until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of harissa and 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until couscous is al dente. (There will still be plenty of liquid.)
  • Nestle the shrimp into the couscous, pushing them under the surface a bit. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat until simmering again. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, rearranging shrimp using tongs once, until they are pink and cooked through. Adjust seasoning, if needed, adding more harissa, salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve in shallow bowls.

ONE-POT CHERMOULA SHRIMP AND ORZO



One-Pot Chermoula Shrimp and Orzo image

Traditionally used to season seafood and vegetables, chermoula is a Moroccan marinade made of herbs and spices like cilantro, parsley, paprika and cumin. In this one-pot recipe, the orzo cooks in a combination of chermoula and stock, so the orzo is seasoned all the way through. In the last few minutes of cooking, just stir the shrimp into the orzo to cook, and you have a quick and easy, yet exciting, dinner. Feel free to use a protein of your choice instead of shrimp, but adjust cook times accordingly. Also, consider making a big batch of chermoula and keep it in the fridge to use as a marinade, a dressing on salads or a condiment for sandwiches.

Provided by Nargisse Benkabbou

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lemons
1 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium to large shrimp, tails removed

Steps:

  • Make the chermoula: Finely grate the zest from both lemons and set aside for serving, then, into a medium bowl, squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and sugar and set aside until ready to use. (You can keep the chermoula in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.)
  • Prepare the orzo and shrimp: Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high until the butter is melted. Add the orzo and keep stirring until the orzo is lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add in the chermoula and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo starts to soften, about 10 minutes. If it looks like the orzo is too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water to the pan.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cover the pot again until the shrimp and the orzo are both cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated, 4 to 6 minutes more. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.
  • Serve immediately, topped with the grated lemon zest.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your dish shine. Look for plump, juicy shrimp, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant herbs.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp:Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Make sure the chermoula is well-balanced: The chermoula sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure it's well-balanced. The flavors should be bright and herbaceous, with a touch of heat.
  • Use a good-quality couscous: Not all couscous is created equal. Look for a good-quality couscous that is made from whole wheat or another whole grain.
  • Fluff the couscous before serving: Fluffing the couscous before serving will help to separate the grains and make it light and airy.

Conclusion:

This spiced couscous with shrimp and chermoula is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chermoula sauce is especially delicious, and it can also be used to marinate chicken or fish. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy shrimp, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

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