Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup mixed dried fruit or 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/4 cup water; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp; 6 fresh cilantro stems (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit or 1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
6 fresh cilantro stems (optional)

1
Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes.
2
Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate.
3
While yogurt stands, combine the paprika, salt, cumin, curry, red pepper, and cinnamon.
4
Bring 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika mixture, dried fruit, water, and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in the couscous.
5
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
6
While couscous stands, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Sprinkle shrimp with remaining paprika mixture.
8
Add shrimp to pan; saute 5 minutes or until done.
9
Spoon 1/2 cup couscous in center of each plate.
10
Top each with 1/2 cup shrimp and 1 tablespoon yogurt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Shrimp With 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 With Couscous

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