Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous
- 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)
- Prepare couscous according to package directions.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry.
- Season with salt and pepper to tast and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook until onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add cumin and cinnamon and stir to coat onions.
- Next, add bell pepper and raisins and cook for about 4 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, and simmer mixture for another 3 minutes.
- Finally, add the shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 more minutes.
- Serve with couscous.
couscous, olive oil, sweet onion, kosher salt, ground black pepper, red bell pepper, golden raisin, tomatoes, shrimp, cumin, cinnamon, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moroccan-shrimp-over-couscous-150117 (may not work)