Best 9 Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken And Chorizo Aka Yum Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of North Africa with this Spicy Couscous with Shrimp, Chicken, and Chorizo, also known as "Yum."** This delectable dish is an explosion of bold spices, succulent seafood, tender chicken, and savory chorizo, all harmoniously combined with fluffy couscous. Embark on a flavor adventure as you explore the unique blend of North African spices, the briny sweetness of shrimp, the juicy tenderness of chicken, and the smoky, paprika-infused savoriness of chorizo. This dish promises a tantalizing experience for your palate, leaving you craving more with every bite.

**Additional Recipes to Delight Your Senses:**

* **Spicy Chorizo and Shrimp Paella:** Dive into the vibrant flavors of Spain with this tantalizing paella. Succulent shrimp and spicy chorizo dance together in a saffron-infused rice dish, creating a captivating harmony of flavors.

* **Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds:** Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this aromatic tagine. Tender chicken simmers in a flavorful broth infused with Moroccan spices, dried apricots, and crunchy almonds, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and exotic.

* **Easy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine:** Treat yourself to the classic Italian flavors of shrimp scampi. Plump shrimp are sautéed in a luscious garlic-butter sauce and tossed with perfectly cooked linguine, creating a delightful and easy-to-make meal.

* **Chorizo and Potato Empanadas:** Indulge in the savory goodness of these crispy empanadas. Flaky pastry pockets are filled with a delectable combination of chorizo, potatoes, and spices, then baked to golden perfection. These empanadas are perfect as an appetizer or a main course.

These additional recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, from the vibrant flavors of Spain and Morocco to the classic Italian scampi and the savory delights of Argentinian empanadas. Each dish is a testament to the boundless creativity and deliciousness that can be found in global cuisine.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY COUSCOUS RECIPE WITH SHRIMP AND CHORIZO



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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

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS



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A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers - it's fresh, healthy & irresistible

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
⅓ cup kalamata olives (sliced pitted)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers (drained)
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 ½ cups pearl couscous
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers and black pepper.
  • Sprinkle the salt over the shrimp. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then the shrimp, and cook until opaque, 2 ½ minutes per side, stirring in the garlic for the last minute. Transfer to the bowl on top of the tomato mixture.
  • Add the broth to the skillet, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the bowl of the shrimp and tomato mixture.
  • Add the lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP AND CHORIZO IN GARLIC SAUCE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound spicy Mexican chorizo, casing removed
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet or Vidalia onion
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head garlic, peeled and finely chopped
Salt
1 1/2 pounds peeled deveined shrimp (16/20 count)
Crusty, chewy bread, for sopping

Steps:

  • In a medium straight-sided pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat and saute the chorizo and onions, breaking the chorizo up with a wooden spoon while cooking until it resembles ground beef. Add the adobo, paprika and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until the fat is rendered and the onions are tender and cooked into the chorizo, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining oil and the garlic and lower the heat to medium-low. Let the flavors infuse over the low heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp to the garlic oil, raise the heat slightly, and stir and turn to cook the shrimp evenly, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve as an appetizer on toothpicks with crusty, chewy bread.

SPICY COUSCOUS



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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.

SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS



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This one-pot wonder that takes its inspiration from paella will impress friends and family and satisfy even the hungriest diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 leeks, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
2 carrots, shredded
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute, tossing, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove.
  • Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan; stir in mustard seeds. Cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add leeks, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in couscous, peas, and 2 cups boiling water; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add shrimp; stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g

SPICY CHICKEN COUSCOUS



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This quick one-pot Moroccan dish is perfect for a summer supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

250g couscous
3 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
2 large sliced skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
85g blanched almonds
1 tbsp hot curry paste
100g halved ready-to-eat apricots
120g pack fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous with chicken stock, according to the packet instructions. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the onion for 2-3 mins until softened.
  • Toss in chicken breast fillets and stir fry for 5-6 mins until tender. Add the blanched almonds and, when golden, stir in the hot curry paste and cook for 1 min more.
  • Add the couscous along with the apricots and the coriander. Toss until hot then serve with plain yogurt if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.56 milligram of sodium

ONE-POT SHRIMP AND CHICKEN COUSCOUS



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This is a great, one-pot, easy weeknight meal. Garnish with snipped fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Provided by missdrea

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon salted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (4 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 boneless chicken thighs, chopped
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted. Add broccoli, mushrooms, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper; saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, chicken, and couscous; stir to coat.
  • Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken and shrimp are cooked through and couscous has absorbed all the liquid and is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 216.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 631.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPICY CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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This is a deliciously spicy low fat chicken dish. You control the spiciness with strength of the curry powder you add. You can even leave out the chicken to use it as a side dish.

Provided by Rogue Red

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb skinless chicken breast, diced
1 cup dry couscous
4 zucchini, diced
1 onion, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 the oil in a frying pan and add the diced chicken.
  • Cook until browned and put aside.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in the frying pan and add the onions, zucchini, coriander, cumin and curry powder.
  • Cook until the onion is transparent and the zucchini is soft.
  • Add the chicken and the canned tomatoes and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the couscous.
  • Add the sugar to the chicken mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over the couscous or mix together and serve.

SPICY COUSCOUS WITH SHRIMP CHICKEN AND CHORIZO ..AKA YUM!



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I just had to add this recipe! My husband and I love it and we absolutely cook it at least once a month..if not more! It can get kind of spicy so beware of how much spice you like and alter the amount! This recipe is based off of one I saw on the Rachael Ray talk show..but I never could find the actual recipe so its just what I can remember from some notes I jotted down!! ** I usually don't have the Saffron and this is just as great without it, so don't fret if you don't have that spice because its outrageously expensive!

Provided by Manda G

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin olive oil)
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut into bite size pieces (castings removed)
3/4 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces
1 fresh bay leaf
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 medium onion, chopped (small pieces)
1 lb medium shrimp (deveined and peeled)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 -2 chopped jalapeno (to taste)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron thread
salt and pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO over medium-high heat in a deep skillet- make sure the pan has a tight fitting lid.
  • Add the chorizo, cook for 1 minute to render some of the fat, then add the chicken, bay leaf, thyme and onions.
  • Cook for 2 minutes to start softening the onions, then add the Shrimp, Red Pepper Flakes, garlic, Jalapenos, tumeric and saffron, and cook until the shrimp are just about cooked through (about 3 minutes) Season with salt and pepper then add the stock.
  • Bring Stock to a boil then stir in the couscous, pea's and lemon zest. Cover and turn off heat. Let stand for 5 minutes then fluff with fork remove bay leaf and thyme stems and your ready to eat!
  • Enjoy.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around while you're cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Don't be afraid to try new flavors and combinations. Cooking should be fun, so experiment with different ingredients and recipes to find what you like best.
  • Pay attention to the cooking time: Overcooked food is not only unappetizing, but it can also be dangerous. Pay attention to the cooking times listed in the recipes and adjust them as needed based on the size and type of food you are cooking.
  • Taste your food as you cook: This is the best way to make sure that your dish is seasoned correctly. Taste your food at various stages of the cooking process and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They are all easy to make, and they are packed with flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner or a more elaborate meal to impress your guests, these recipes have something for everyone. So next time you're looking for something new to cook, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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