Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (I like Near East brand); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3/4 cup golden raisin; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; cilantro (optional) or scallion, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (10 ounce) box couscous (I like Near East brand)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large sweet onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup golden raisin
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
cilantro (optional) or scallion, to garnish (optional)

1
Prepare couscous according to package directions.
2
Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
3
Season with salt and pepper to tast and set aside.
4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add onion, salt and pepper.
6
Cover and cook until onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
7
Add cumin and cinnamon and stir to coat onions.
8
Next, add bell pepper and raisins and cook for about 4 minutes more.
9
Add tomatoes, and simmer mixture for another 3 minutes.
10
Finally, add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes.
11
Serve with couscous.

180

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (I like Near East brand), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large sweet onion, diced, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Moroccan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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