COUSCOUS PAELLA

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Featuring fabulous seasoning and herbs-including coriander, turmeric and garlic-this shrimp paella makes eating healthy completely enjoyable.-Marcella Stevenson, Westminster, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 green onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups uncooked couscous
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute red pepper in oil for 2 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook for 2-3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Return to a boil. Stir in the couscous, peas and butter. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Serve with lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 841mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges