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Moroccan Style Shrimp
Moroccan Style Shrimp
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

These Moroccan style shrimp are simple to make and so huge on flavor! With fluffy couscous it becomes the ultimate fast weeknight delight.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Moroccan Style Shrimp, Shrimp
Servings: 6
Calories: 294 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
FOR THE SHRIMP
  • 1 dash olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ras el hanout spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch truffle salt
  • 1.5 pounds jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 dash Sriracha
  • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons citrus cognac regular cognac or white wine would work too
FOR THE COUSCOUS
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ras el hanout spice blend
  • 1 box plain cousous 5 ounce size
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the spices to the pan to let them "bloom" for about 30 seconds. They will open up and become so fragrant. Add the shrimp to the pan and let them cook for a couple of minutes to start to become pink and cooked through. After the couple of minutes, add the Sriracha, lemon zest and juice to the pan and stir it in. Lastly, pour in the cognac. Let the shrimp simmer in the cognac for a minute or two to let the alcohol cook off, then take the pan off of the heat.
  2. While the shrimp cook, prepare the couscous. Bring the chicken stock to a low boil in a small pot. Once it is boiling add the dill, Ras el hanout and couscous. Stir it together, cover the pot and then take the pot off of the heat. Let the couscous sit for 5 minutes to cook and become tender. When it's done, fluff it up with the fork.
  3. Scoop the couscous into pretty individual bowls or family style in a tagine. Scoop a generous portion of the shrimp on top. Be sure to get all of that lovely sauce with the shrimp too! Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Style Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 294 Calories from Fat 16
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 221mg74%
Sodium 555mg24%
Potassium 303mg9%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2.7g11%
Sugar 0.5g1%
Protein 29.6g59%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 4.1mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.