Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of North Africa with our exploration of the tantalizing prawn and harissa stew, a delectable dish that blends the zesty heat of harissa with the succulent sweetness of tender prawns. This flavorful stew, accompanied by the fluffy and aromatic couscous, promises an explosion of taste and a satisfying meal that will transport your palate to the bustling streets of North African souks.
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ONE-PAN SHRIMP AND PEARL COUSCOUS WITH HARISSA
This easy dish relies on harissa for its flavorful broth. Different brands can vary wildly in flavor and heat, so incorporate the harissa slowly, especially if yours is very spicy, and add more at the end to taste. The final dish does have some sauciness to it: The starch from the couscous will thicken the sauce in the few minutes it takes to go from stovetop to table, but you may want to provide a spoon along with a fork. If you prefer a drier dish, you can reduce the amount of water by 1/4 cup.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories dinner, quick, weeknight, one pot, seafood, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper and 1 tablespoon harissa. Set aside.
- In a large, lidded skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add couscous, garlic, coriander and cumin. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until couscous is toasted.
- Add wine and cook until evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of harissa and 2 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, until couscous is al dente. (There will still be plenty of liquid.)
- Nestle the shrimp into the couscous, pushing them under the surface a bit. Add the tomatoes and increase the heat until simmering again. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, rearranging shrimp using tongs once, until they are pink and cooked through. Adjust seasoning, if needed, adding more harissa, salt and pepper if desired. Garnish with parsley and serve in shallow bowls.
PRAWN AND HARISSA STEW WITH COUSCOUS
Make and share this Prawn and Harissa Stew With Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lou van
Categories Stew
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a bowl with 1 tsp olive oil and just cover with boiling chicken stock. Cover and leave to swell for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the cumin and fry for a minute, add the tomatoes and harissa and bubble everything together until it thickens slightly. Season well.
- Stir in the prawns and cook for 3 minutes, then scatter the coriander over. Serve with the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 588.2, Carbohydrate 55.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 21.7
SHRIMP & HARISSA STEW WITH COUSCOUS
Make and share this Shrimp & Harissa Stew With Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Moroccan
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the couscous in a bowl with 1 tsp olive oil and just cover with boiling chicken stock.
- Cover and leave to swell for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 1-2 minutes or until just tender.
- Add the cumin and fry for a minute, add the tomatoes and harissa and bubble everything together until it thickens slightly. Season well.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, then scatter the cilantro over. Serve with the couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 566.4, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 27.4
PRAWN & HARISSA SPAGHETTI
Try our spaghetti dinner for two, with king prawns and harissa dressing. It only takes 20 minutes to make and is healthy too - great for a midweek meal.
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the broccoli and boil for 1 min 30 secs, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a ladleful of cooking water.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic clove and fry over a low heat for 2 mins. Remove with a slotted spoon and discard, leaving the flavoured oil.
- Add the tomatoes to the pan and fry over a medium heat for 5 mins, or until beginning to soften and turn juicy. Stir through the prawns and cook for 2 mins, or until turning pink. Add the harissa and lemon zest, stirring to coat.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti and pasta water through the prawns and harissa. Stir through the broccoli, season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 72 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
HARISSA PRAWN SKEWERS WITH CARROTY COUSCOUS
These vibrant, low-calorie prawn kebabs are served with delicious minty couscous, tahini and garlic yogurt
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a pan with the cumin seeds and toast for a few mins until aromatic. Tip in the carrots, season, then cook for 3 mins until tender. Transfer to a bowl, then pour over the couscous and 400ml hot water. Cover with cling film and leave for 10 mins, or until all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill to high. Put the prawns, cherry tomatoes and onion wedges in another bowl, season, then stir in the harissa. Thread everything onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water first to prevent burning), then lay on a baking tray. Grill for 2-3 mins each side, or until the prawns are cooked though.
- Mix the tahini, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and seasoning to make a sauce. Fork the mint though the couscous, transfer to a platter and place the skewers on top. Drizzle over any cooking juices, and serve with a dollop of sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of seafood. This recipe calls for prawns, but you could also use shrimp, mussels, or squid.
- Don't overcook the seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. The tomatoes are a key ingredient in this recipe, so make sure they are fresh and ripe.
- Adjust the spice level to your taste. Harissa can be spicy, so add it to taste.
- Serve with your favorite sides. This recipe goes well with couscous, rice, or quinoa.
Conclusion:
Prawn and harissa stew with couscous is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The stew is flavorful and the couscous is light and fluffy. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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