Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula Recipe

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

For the Spice Blend mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

To serve spoon Chermoula into serving bowl. Top with couscous and shrimp. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Information

Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 414.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14g 28%

Carbohydrates: 32.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 25.8g 40%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 86.3mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 1053.5IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 12.1mg 20%

Folate: 19.1mcg 5%

Calcium: 53.9mg 5%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 35mg 13%

Potassium: 234.8mg 7%

Sodium: 404.6mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 232.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.