Moroccan Shrimp
Aug 28, 2011
- Servings
- 4
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Course
- Entree
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Ingredients
- 1 10-ounce box couscous
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
- 1 lb. shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon halved
Instructions
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Prepare the couscous according to the package directions; set aside.
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In a large skillet, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and cook until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Add the bell pepper and raisins and cook for 4 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and heat for 3 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with cumin, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp and toss.
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Add the shrimp (not the liquid) to the tomato mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
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Fluff the couscous with a fork, divide it among individual plates, and spoon the shrimp over the top.