Chilled Shrimp And Couscous Recipe

Name: Chilled Shrimp And Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Shrimp and Couscous; 2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup water; 1.5 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled an deveined; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 ounces Tazzo ham (substitutes: procuitto or sweet Italian bulk sausage); 1 shallot, finely sliced; Splash Tabasco, or red pepper sauce of choice; 3 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking); 2 scallions, chopped for garnish; Dressing; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, basil leaves); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon Muffaletta (olive relish) Optional

Servings: persons

Shrimp and Couscous
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup water
1.5 pounds uncooked shrimp, peeled an deveined
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces Tazzo ham (substitutes: procuitto or sweet Italian bulk sausage)
1 shallot, finely sliced
Splash Tabasco, or red pepper sauce of choice
3 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
2 scallions, chopped for garnish
Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons fresh herbs (oregano, thyme, basil leaves)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon Muffaletta (olive relish) Optional

1
To prepare couscous: heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pan, add two cups of couscous. Stir until couscous is coated in warm oil - (do not let the mixture brown). Add chicken stock and water, and simmer for about twenty minutes. Or until couscous has absorbed all liquid and is done. Set aside.
2
In a saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, add ham (or sausage) , garlic, shallot, peppers. Cook until vegetables are softened. Combine vegetable mixture with couscous.
3
To saute shrimp, add 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pan used for the veg mixture (or use a separate pan). Cook about two minutes until shrimp are plump and tender. Remove immediately from heat.
4
To prepare dressing: in a small bowl, combine all six ingredients and whisk.
5
To assemble: stir dressing into couscous vegetable mixture, top with shrimp, garnish with chopped scallions or fresh herbs. Dish may be served hot, chilled or at room temperature. (It's all good.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

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Yes, Chilled Shrimp And Couscous falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chilled Shrimp And Couscous

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