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.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips McCormick®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

2 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Ground
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
¾ teaspoon McCormick® Turmeric, Ground
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup water
¾ cup couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

For the Spice Blend, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.
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.
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.
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.
To serve, spoon Chermoula into serving bowl. Top with couscous and shrimp. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 86.3 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 404.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g