Couscous with Shrimp and Scallops - 2 Servings

Cuisinart original

Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée.

Yields

Makes 2 entrée servings

Ingredients

6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 6 ounces bay scallops 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided cooking spray 1 shallot, peeled, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon thyme 1 cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also known as Israeli couscous)* ¾ cup (standard liquid measure) chicken or vegetable stock ¾ cup (standard liquid measure) water ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest lemon wedges


Nutritional information

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 318 (19% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 37g • fat 7g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 194mg • sod. 691mg • calc. 85mg • fiber 2g

Instructions

Place shrimp and scallops in a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil and toss to coat. Lightly coat the interior of the steaming tray with cooking spray. Place the shrimp and scallops in the steaming tray; reserve. Insert cooking bowl in Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. Add remaining oil, cover, and turn on; heat 1½ minutes. Stir in shallot, garlic and thyme. Cover and cook 1 minute. Add couscous to bowl. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock, water and salt; stir. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Place steaming tray over bowl and continue to cook until Rice Cooker switches to Warm. Stir green and red peppers, parsley and lemon zest into couscous. Cover and let stand on Warm for 5 minutes. To serve, stir steamed shrimp and bay scallops into hot couscous. Garnish with lemon wedges. *Pearl or Israeli couscous can be found in well-stocked grocery stores, or in specialty food stores.

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