Creole Shrimp over Couscous Recipe

Name: Creole Shrimp over Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil (45 ml); 1 onion, sliced; 1 rib celery, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp. smoked paprika (5 ml); 1/2 tsp. ground cumin (2 ml); 1 tsp. dried Greek oregano (5 ml; pinch of ground allspice; 1/4 cup Dry sherry; 60 ml); 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (10 ml); 1 can (19) plum tomatoes; 1 lb. md. shrimp (approximately 24) peeled, tail on, deveined (454 grams); Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 1 handful chopped fresh parsley, optional; Tabasco to taste, for serving (optional); 1 tbsp. olive oil (15 ml); 1-1/4 cup chicken stock; 310 ml); 2 lemon; 1-1/4 cup couscous, quick cooking (310 ml); Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. olive oil (45 ml)
1 onion, sliced
1 rib celery, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. smoked paprika (5 ml)
1/2 tsp. ground cumin (2 ml)
1 tsp. dried Greek oregano (5 ml
pinch of ground allspice
1/4 cup Dry sherry
60 ml)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (10 ml)
1 can (19) plum tomatoes
1 lb. md. shrimp (approximately 24) peeled, tail on, deveined (454 grams)
Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 handful chopped fresh parsley, optional
Tabasco to taste, for serving (optional)
1 tbsp. olive oil (15 ml)
1-1/4 cup chicken stock
310 ml)
2 lemon
1-1/4 cup couscous, quick cooking (310 ml)
Coarse salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

1
Creole Shrimp: Add olive oil to a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat.
2
Saute onions, celery and bell pepper until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano and allspice, Cook for another minute.
4
Add sherry, Worcestershire sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil, cook for 4 minutes.
5
Add shrimp and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp just turns pink.
6
Sprinkle with parsley.
7
Serve with couscous.
8
Add tabasco to taste, if desired.
9
Couscous: In medium saucepan, heat oil on medium.
10
Add chicken stock and lemon juice.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Add couscous and stir.
13
Cover and remove from heat.
14
Let stand for 5 minutes.
15
Remove lid and fluff with fork to prevent sticking.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. olive oil (45 ml), 1 onion, sliced, 1 rib celery, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Creole Shrimp over 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.

Creole Shrimp over Couscous

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