COUSCOUS WITH MUSSELS AND SHRIMP

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This one-pot mixture of seafood and coarse-grained couscous offers echoes of paella, and a bottle or two of rosé alongside makes for a happy summer dinner.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces chorizo, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Espelette pepper
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cherry tomatoes (about 18)
1 1/2 cups coarse-textured couscous
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2/3 cup dry vermouth
1 cup fish stock
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
1 lemon, in 6 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil on medium in a 4-quart sauté pan. Add chorizo and let it sizzle a minute or two. Stir in onion, garlic and Espelette and cook until onion is soft. Stir in paprika, salt and tomatoes. Simmer gently about 5 minutes, until tomatoes soften and release their juices. Stir in couscous and cook a few minutes until all ingredients are well-combined.
  • Add shrimp, folding them in with the rest of the ingredients. Stir in vermouth and stock. Let the liquid come to a simmer. Taste liquid for seasoning and adjust salt and Espelette. Add mussels and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until mussels open, from 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, 5 minutes. The couscous should be tender and should have absorbed most of the liquid.
  • Serve directly from the sauté pan or pile the contents on a big, warm platter. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1047 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Mbali Mhlabeni
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This dish was a bit too dry for my taste. I will definitely be adding more liquid next time I make it.


Shezi Njabulo
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This dish was a bit too watery for my taste. I will definitely be cooking the couscous for a bit longer next time I make it.


Robbin Nez
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I made this dish with a different type of couscous and it turned out great! I will definitely be experimenting with different types of couscous in the future.


kV Karin
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I will definitely be using less lemon juice next time I make it.


PATTI PATTI
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I made this dish with chicken instead of mussels and shrimp and it was still very good. I will definitely be making this dish again with chicken.


Aisha Oganda
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I will definitely be using less chili pepper next time I make it.


Jordan Swasey
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this dish again for future potlucks.


Chikamso Onuorah
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I will definitely be using less salt next time I make it.


foudil xdmoha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I was very impressed with how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lakeisha Ferguson
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the sauce and it was much better. I will definitely be making this dish again with the extra spices.


YoUrAbot
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I made this dish for my boyfriend and he loved it! He said it was one of the best dishes I've ever made. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Saif haque
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the mussels and shrimp were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasi


nabaraj bishwo
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe easily. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.


John Pham
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This was a great dish! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The couscous was fluffy and the mussels and shrimp were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mani F
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I've made this dish a few times now and it's always a hit! I love the combination of couscous, mussels, and shrimp. The sauce is also very flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend this dish.


Munir
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This dish was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The couscous was cooked perfectly and the mussels and shrimp were cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this