I recently tried couscous for the first time and I enjoyed it. It was pretty small, like grains of sand. Not too long ago I came across this recipe that used couscous that was much larger, more like small pearls. It looked pretty interesting and the recipe sounded pretty tasty. I was able to find the larger couscous at the St. Lawrence market in a package labeled as Israeli couscous. The original recipe called for mint but when I went to make it I realized that I had forgotten to pick up the mint. I did however have some fresh dill on hand so I used that. This was one of the most amazing dishes that I have had in a while. The couscous had an amazing al dente texture and a great flavour from cooking it in the chicken stock and lemon juice. The shrimp were of course succulent. Given how easy this dish was to make I think I will be enjoying it fairly often in the future. The next time I try it I will have to remember the mint.
Shrimp and Couscous Salad
ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 lemon (zest & juice)
- 5 shrimp
- 1 tablespoon of a fresh herb (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds (toasted in butter)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a sauce pan.
- Add the garlic and saute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, lemon juice, couscous and bring to a boil.
- Add the shrimp after 5 minutes and continue to boil until the couscous is al dente, about 7-9 minutes in total (just like pasta).
- Mix in the fresh herb, cranberries, almonds, salt and pepper.
Cynthia says
October 14, 2007 at 2:42 pmKevin, your food, the styling and presentation and photography is really excellent. I enjoy visiting just to see what you’ve made.
Peter M says
October 14, 2007 at 4:30 pmA great 1st course Keven. As for your couscous, I believe the tyoe you sued here is called Israeli couscous.
Deborah says
October 14, 2007 at 4:39 pmI’ve never made couscous before, but I’ve eaten it. I have been seeing many posts with the Israeli couscous and have been dying to try it. This sounds amazing!
Anh says
October 14, 2007 at 10:10 pmThis is what I called an effective meal! Very lovely indeed!
Rasa Malaysia says
October 15, 2007 at 3:02 amI would love to try this dish, ASAP. My very favorite dish and I just love couscous too…wow. 🙂
canarygirl says
October 16, 2007 at 2:51 pmOh wow, this looks reeeeeeeally good! Beautiful presentation! 🙂
Chris says
October 18, 2007 at 2:09 amThis is wonderful! I love couscous – especially Israeli couscous . This is such a me recipe. Thanks!