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Spicy Shrimp with Tomato and Pearl Couscous

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Protein: Fish / Seafood
Cut: Raw Gulf Shrimp
Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups pearl couscous
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken, vegetable or fish stock
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Calabrian chili remove seeds for less heat
  • 3 oil-packed anchovy filets finely chopped
  • 1 pound ButcherBox Shrimp, defrosted, rinsed and pat very dry 
  • Chopped fresh parsley for serving
  • olive oil for serving

Instructions

  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Melt the butter, then add the onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saffron; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the couscous and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Stir in the stock and wine; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the couscous is al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain remaining liquid, if necessary.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, chili and anchovy; cook, stirring, until the tomato dissolves, about 1 minute. Stir in the shrimp and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are just cooked through and pink, 3 to 5 minutes (an instant-read thermometer stuck into a shrimp should read 145ºF). Remove from the heat.
  • Divide among 4 shallow bowls, sprinkle with parsley, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
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