Best 7 Moroccan Shrimp Over Couscous Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant lands of Morocco with our exploration of the delectable dish, Moroccan Shrimp over Couscous. This enticing entrée combines the tantalizing flavors of aromatic spices, succulent shrimp, and fluffy couscous, creating a masterpiece that will transport your taste buds to the bustling souks and vibrant streets of Morocco. Get ready to indulge in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures as we delve into the secrets of preparing this North African gem.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS



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Make and share this Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit or 1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined large shrimp
6 fresh cilantro stems (optional)

Steps:

  • Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate.
  • While yogurt stands, combine the paprika, salt, cumin, curry, red pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Bring 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika mixture, dried fruit, water, and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in the couscous.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • While couscous stands, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with remaining paprika mixture.
  • Add shrimp to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until done.
  • Spoon 1/2 cup couscous in center of each plate.
  • Top each with 1/2 cup shrimp and 1 tablespoon yogurt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 150.2, Sodium 978.6, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 21.2

MOROCCAN SHRIMP OVER COUSCOUS



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The sweetness of the golden raisins is a nice compliment to the smokey cumin in this dish. This recipe was adapted from one I found in Real Simple magazine. It might be nice to add a little "heat" to this dish too. Some cayenne pepper or a small chili might compliment the fragrance of the cinnamon and sweet raisins. I would have liked to garnish this with cilantro, but used scallions instead!

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Moroccan

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 220.9, Sodium 496.5, Carbohydrate 91.5, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 24.6, Protein 36.4

MOROCCAN SEAFOOD STEW WITH COUSCOUS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 26-ounce box chopped tomatoes (such as Pomi) or two 14 1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup pitted green olives, plus 1/4 cup brine
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Put the couscous in a medium heatproof bowl; add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it starts softening, about 5 minutes. Stir in the paprika, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onion is coated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water, the tomatoes, green beans, olives and brine, and cilantro. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mussels. Cover and cook until they start opening, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp; continue to cook, covered, until the mussels are open and the shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Fluff the couscous with a fork. Divide among bowls; top with the seafood stew and more cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 96 milligrams, Sodium 1564 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 9 grams

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots
3 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups couscous
1/2 cup pignoli nuts, toasted
1/4 cup currants
3 (5-pound) chickens
3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan, add the shallots and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat. Add the chicken stock, salt and pepper, raise the heat to high and bring the stock to a boil. Off the heat and add the couscous. Cover the pan and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  • Add the pignoli nuts and currants to the couscous, stir and serve.
  • Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.

QUICK MOROCCAN SHRIMP SKILLET



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When my niece was attending West Point, she was sent to Morocco for five months. I threw her a going-away party with Moroccan decorations, costumes and cuisine, including this saucy shrimp dish. Whenever I make it now, I think of her and I smile. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups hot water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and pine nuts until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Stir in all remaining ingredients except parsley; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes., Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. If desired, top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS



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This one-pot wonder that takes its inspiration from paella will impress friends and family and satisfy even the hungriest diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 leeks, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
2 carrots, shredded
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute, tossing, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove.
  • Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan; stir in mustard seeds. Cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add leeks, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in couscous, peas, and 2 cups boiling water; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add shrimp; stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g

ONE-POT MOROCCAN SHRIMP TAGINE



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The rich, exotic flavors of Morocco shine through in this delicious, one-pot shrimp tagine dish! Serve over prepared couscous.

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots, chopped
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ginger paste
2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with saffron (such as Goya® Azafran)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Saute carrots, onion, potato, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes. Add olives, garlic, and ginger paste and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, cumin, seasoned salt, sazon, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice, cayenne, black pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook until tomatoes have broken down and flavors have combined, about 20 minutes. Add shrimp, cover, and cook until they are bright pink, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1669.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, large shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have harissa, you can substitute a mixture of chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • To make the couscous, use a 1:2 ratio of couscous to water or broth.
  • Fluff the couscous with a fork before serving to separate the grains.
  • Serve the shrimp and couscous with a side of yogurt or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Moroccan shrimp over couscous is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The shrimp is tender and juicy, and the couscous is fluffy and flavorful. The combination of spices and herbs in the dish gives it a unique and delicious flavor. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, Moroccan shrimp over couscous is a great option.

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