Shrimp Paella With Couscous

Recipe source: local newspaper

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 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 1/2ounce) 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.