Couscous With Prawns And Squid Recipe

Name: Couscous With Prawns And Squid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cups couscous medium; 12 prawns or shrimp; 1 slice emperor fillets about 200 g; 2/3 pound squid cleaned and sliced; 1 leeks medium, diced; 1 green pepper diced; 1 squid ink sachet; salt; ground black pepper; oil; paprika optional, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Peel prawns.
2
Prepare a fish stock with the shrimp heads and shells.
3
Cut the Emperor filet in small pieces.
4
In a pan, gently fry leek and bell pepper over low heat.
5
When vegetables are al dente, add fish pieces and cook briefly.
6
When the fish stock is ready, strain and pour into another saucepan.
7
Add squid ink, leek, bell pepper, fish, and couscous.
8
Boil for 3 minutes or as indicated on the package.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Fry squid for about 2-3 minutes and add to couscous.
11
To serve, sprinkle with paprika.

305

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/8 cups couscous medium, 12 prawns or shrimp, 1 slice emperor fillets about 200 g, 2/3 pound squid cleaned and sliced, and more.

Yes, Couscous With Prawns And Squid 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.

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Couscous With Prawns And Squid

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