Middle Eastern Spiced Shrimp & Couscous Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Spiced Shrimp & Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous, dry; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 onion, chopped; 1 pound shrimp; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips; 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional); cilantro as garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous, dry
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 pound shrimp
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup dried apricots, sliced into thin strips
1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
cilantro as garnish (optional)

1
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add dry couscous and toast until grain is just slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add coconut milk and water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until couscous is fluffy.
2
Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large pan. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in shrimp and cook until just barely pink. Add cumin, paprika, and cinnamon and mix well so shrimp is nicely coated. Add dried apricots and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. To spice up the dish a little more, stir in sriracha (optional).
3
Serve shrimp over couscous with cilantro as garnish.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 1/3 cups Israeli couscous, dry, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Spiced Shrimp & 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.

Middle Eastern Spiced Shrimp & Couscous

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