Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken And Chorizo ..Aka Yum! Recipe

Name: Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken And Chorizo ..Aka Yum!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin olive oil); 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut into bite size pieces (castings removed); 3/4 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces; 1 fresh bay leaf; 4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 medium onion, chopped (small pieces); 1 lb medium shrimp (deveined and peeled); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 1 -2 chopped jalapeno (to taste); 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch saffron thread; salt and pepper; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin olive oil)
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut into bite size pieces (castings removed)
3/4 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces
1 fresh bay leaf
4 -5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 medium onion, chopped (small pieces)
1 lb medium shrimp (deveined and peeled)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 garlic cloves, grated
1 -2 chopped jalapeno (to taste)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron thread
salt and pepper
2 cups couscous
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas
1 lemon, zest of

1
Heat the EVOO over medium-high heat in a deep skillet- make sure the pan has a tight fitting lid.
2
Add the chorizo, cook for 1 minute to render some of the fat, then add the chicken, bay leaf, thyme and onions.
3
Cook for 2 minutes to start softening the onions, then add the Shrimp, Red Pepper Flakes, garlic, Jalapenos, tumeric and saffron, and cook until the shrimp are just about cooked through (about 3 minutes) Season with salt and pepper then add the stock.
4
Bring Stock to a boil then stir in the couscous, pea's and lemon zest. Cover and turn off heat. Let stand for 5 minutes then fluff with fork remove bay leaf and thyme stems and your ready to eat!
5
Enjoy.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

106

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (extra virgin olive oil), 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, cut into bite size pieces (castings removed), 3/4 lb chicken tenderloins, cut into bite size pieces, 1 fresh bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken And Chorizo ..Aka Yum! 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.

Spicy Couscous With Shrimp Chicken And Chorizo ..Aka Yum!

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