Shrimp and Vegetable Couscous

Description

The amazing thing about couscous is how fast it ‘cooks’ and how versatile it is. This is one of those recipes that should give you lots of ideas to create your own combinations. By the way, this is the ‘home’ version; the traditional method used to cook this dish uses a steamer called a kiska, sometimes called a couscoussier in French cuisine. Garnish with lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined, shells reserved
  • 2 ⅓ cups cold water
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 zucchinis, diced
  • 1 eggplant, diced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 cups couscous
  • ½ bunch fresh tarragon, chopped
  • ½ bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 pinch cayenne, or to taste

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

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