Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) box couscous (I like Near East brand)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup golden raisin
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • cilantro (optional) or scallion, to garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
  3. 3
    Season with salt and pepper to tast and set aside.
  4. 4
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add onion, salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Cover and cook until onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add cumin and cinnamon and stir to coat onions.
  8. 8
    Next, add bell pepper and raisins and cook for about 4 minutes more.
  9. 9
    Add tomatoes, and simmer mixture for another 3 minutes.
  10. 10
    Finally, add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve with couscous.

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