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Shrimp with Couscous

Shrimp with Couscous

Everyday Food, March 2004 http://www.marthastewart.com/256410/shrimp-with-couscous
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  • Prep Time 30 minutes
  • Total Time 40 minutes
  • Yield Serves 6

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 2 leeks, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
    • 2 carrots, shredded
    • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup couscous
    • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

  1. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute, tossing, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove.
  2. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan; stir in mustard seeds. Cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add leeks, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in couscous, peas, and 2 cups boiling water; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add shrimp; stir gently.

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