Shrimp Paella With Couscous

ellie_'s Note:

Recipe source: local newspaper

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
• 1 (10 ounce) box couscous
• 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced

Directions:

1. In an large pan heat oil over medium heat.
2. Stir in onion, garlic and bell peppers; cooking for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in spices (salt - turmeric); cooking one more minute.Raise heat to medium high and add broth and water to pan.
4. When it starts to boil add shrimp; simmering one minute before adding peas; simmer covered for 2 more minutes. Remover from heat.
5. Stir in couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with olives, if desired.

Reviews

[Kittencalskitchen]

I did make some amount changes to this recipe, since it is the first time making this I decreased the amount of shrimp and used all broth, I will make again this is a great recipe, thanks Ellie!