Couscous Paella with Shrimp

by The FW on February 26, 2009

This recipe is SO easy, easy, easy & delicious! 

You will need:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped (or cheat & use minced garlic from a jar)
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 10 oz. frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled & cleaned
  • 1 (10 oz.) box couscous
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced

Heat oil in a 8-10 quart heavy bottomed pot.  Add onion, garlic and sweet peppers;  cook until peppers are tender or about 8 minutes.  Add salt, black pepper, thyme, pepper flakes, and turmeric; cook 1 minute.  Add broth, water, peas, and shrimp.  Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes. 

Remove from heat.  Stir in couscous; cover & let stand for 5 minutes.  Serve garnished with the sliced black olives & a cold glass of Pinot Grigio.  Delicious! 

Pictures coming soon!

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