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

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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.

Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions