Couscous Paella with shrimp
Couscous Paella with Shrimp
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 red pepper, cut into ½ inch dice
1 yellow pepper, cut into ½ inch dice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 -1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 cup frozen or fresh peas
1 ½ lbs large shrimp, shelled, deveined with tails on
1 cup of water
1 ¾ cup veggie or chicken stock
1 10- ounce box of couscous
½ cup black or green olives sliced
Chopped parsley for garnish
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large 8-10 quart pot or saute pan. Add onions and peppers and saute until tender. This will take 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and saute one more minute.
Add salt, black pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes and turmeric. Cook together for 1 minute.
Add water, broth, peas and shrimp. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, take the cover off and add olives and parsley. Serve.
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