North African Couscous Paella

Ingredients

• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 4 scallions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 t. ground coriander
• 1/2 t. turmeric
• pinch of cayenne
• 2 cups hot vegetable stock or hot water
• 1/2 lb. shelled shrimp
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 T. butter or margarine
• salt and pepper to taste
• coarsely chopped toasted almonds
• chopped fresh parsley
• lemon wedges

Directions

Heat oil in a 2 qt. saucepan. Add the peppers, scallions, garlic, coriander, turmeric and cayenne. Saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the stock or water. Add the shrimp and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until the shrimp is pink. Stir in the peas and cook for another minute. Mix in the couscous and butter or margarine. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Uncover the pan, and using a fork, fluff up the couscous and break up any lumps. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
North African Couscous Paella