Best Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous Recipes

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MOROCCAN SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS



Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous image

Make and share this Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate.
  • While yogurt stands, combine the paprika, salt, cumin, curry, red pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Bring 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika mixture, dried fruit, water, and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in the couscous.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • While couscous stands, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with remaining paprika mixture.
  • Add shrimp to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until done.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup couscous in center of each plate.
  • Top each with 1/2 cup shrimp and 1 tablespoon yogurt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 150.2, Sodium 978.6, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 21.2

QUICK MOROCCAN SHRIMP SKILLET



Quick Moroccan Shrimp Skillet image

When my niece was attending West Point, she was sent to Morocco for five months. I threw her a going-away party with Moroccan decorations, costumes and cuisine, including this saucy shrimp dish. Whenever I make it now, I think of her and I smile. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups hot water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and pine nuts until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except parsley; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes., Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ONE-POT MOROCCAN SHRIMP TAGINE



One-Pot Moroccan Shrimp Tagine image

The rich, exotic flavors of Morocco shine through in this delicious, one-pot shrimp tagine dish! Serve over prepared couscous.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots, chopped
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ginger paste
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Saute carrots, onion, potato, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add olives, garlic, and ginger paste and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, cumin, seasoned salt, sazon, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook until tomatoes have broken down and flavors have combined, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp, cover, and cook until they are bright pink, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1669.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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