Spiced Couscous with Shrimp and Chermoula

Take the hassle out of making Spiced Couscous and Shrimp at home with the pure flavor of McCormick® herbs and spices. A blend of turmeric, cinnamon and cumin lends warmth to a traditional homemade Chermoula--a Moroccan herb sauce typically served with seafood. Layer sauce, couscous and shrimp in a bowl for a Moroccan-inspired meal worth gathering around the table for.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 415 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• ¾ cup couscous
• 2 ¼ teaspoons McCormick® Cumin, Ground
• ¾ teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
• ¾ teaspoon McCormick® Turmeric, Ground

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

For the Spice Blend, mix all ingredients in small bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

For the Chermoula, place cilantro, garlic and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend until almost smooth. Gradually add oil with machine running. Blend until smooth. Mix in 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Step 3

For the Couscous, bring water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients and another 1 1/4 teaspoons of the Spice Blend. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Step 4

For the Shrimp, toss shrimp with remaining Spice Blend in medium bowl until evenly coated. Heat oil in medium skillet on high heat. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute per side or just until shrimp turn pink.

Step 5

To serve, spoon Chermoula into serving bowl. Top with couscous and shrimp. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.