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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