DRUNKEN SHRIMP A LA GREQUE

Steps:

• Combine the two tablespoons of ouzo, tablespoon of brown sugar, chopped garlic orange juice and olive oil in a bowl.
• add shrimp and toss.
• Allow to marinate at least thirty minutes.
• Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
• Add couscous and butter, cover pan and remove from heat.
• Let stand five minutes.
• Heat a grill pan (or a George Forman type grill).
• Grill cantelope slices and peeled red pepper quarters briefly.
• Dice cantelope and red pepper and add to couscous.
• Stir the teaspoon of ouzo into the couscous and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and let sit so flavors can blend.
• Heat a saucepan large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer (or cook the shrimp in batches) over high heat.
• When the pan is hot, add the shrimp and the marinade.
• Stir fry the shrimp until done --this should take only a few moments--the longer the shrimp marinates, the less tiome it will take to cook.
• Do not overcook the shrimp.
• Place the shrimp in a bowl with any remaining pan liquid .
• Prepare each of four plates as follows:.
• Place basil leaves around the plate.
• Lightly pack the couscous/fruit/pepper mixture in a custard cup or ramekin and invert in the center of the plate.
• Place the shrimps around the mound of couscous.
• Enjoy!