Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula

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Take the hassle out of making Spiced Couscous and Shrimp at home with the pure flavor of McCormick® herbs and spices. A blend of turmeric, cinnamon and cumin lends warmth to a traditional homemade Chermoula--a Moroccan herb sauce typically served with seafood. Layer sauce, couscous and shrimp in a bowl for a Moroccan-inspired meal worth gathering around the table for.

Submitted by Anonymous
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Spice Blend:

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Ground

  • ¾ teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground

  • ¾ teaspoon McCormick® Turmeric, Ground

  • ½ teaspoon salt

Chermoula:

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Spiced Couscous:

  • 1 cup water

  • ¾ cup couscous

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon honey

Shrimp:

  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. For the Spice Blend, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

  2. For the Chermoula, place cilantro, garlic and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend until almost smooth. Gradually add oil with machine running. Blend until smooth. Mix in 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

  3. For the Couscous, bring water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients and another 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

  4. For the Shrimp, toss shrimp with remaining Spice Blend in medium bowl until evenly coated. Heat oil in medium skillet on high heat. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute per side or just until shrimp turn pink.

  5. To serve, spoon Chermoula into serving bowl. Top with couscous and shrimp. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

415 Calories
26g Fat
32g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 415
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 405mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 235mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.