Moroccan Prawns With Couscous

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 12
Moroccan Prawns With Couscous
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
2 teaspoons fish stock granules ( a good flavoursome one . )
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons hot mango chutney ( as I add it I like to remove any big mango chunks . )
2 tablespoons sweet mango chutney
3 tablespoons olive oil
10 large green prawns
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 pinch cayenne
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red capsicum , finely chopped
1 small yellow capsicum , finely chopped
1 medium carrot , finely chopped ( diced )
1 small zucchini , finely chopped
100 g red currants
1 liter water
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
1 sachet quick-cooking couscous

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
465
Sugar
16g
Fat
20g
Moroccan Prawns with Couscous is a healthy and delicious recipe inspired by the popular North African cuisine. Food lovers around the world appreciate the classic combination of fluffy couscous, seasoned prawns and colourful vegetables in a tangy and flavourful sauce. You can serve the dish as the main course at any gathering or enjoy it as a light and tasty solo meal anytime!

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, bring water, fish stock granules, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, ginger, grated lemon zest, lemon juice and sweet and hot mango chutney to boil for 5 minutes.
2.Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and toss the shelled prawns, crushed garlic,paprika, cumin, ginger and cayenne until lightly browned and nearly cooked through. Add the hot stock mix and simmer for two minutes.
3.In a separate frying pan, quickly fry the red and yellow capsicums, carrots and zucchini separately to keep them al dente.
4.Cook couscous in a saucepan of boiling water with vegetable bouillon granules.
5.Serve prawns on top of couscous and baked vegetables with chopped parsley and red currants on top.

PROS

Moroccan Prawns with Couscous is colourful and flavourful, its relatively quick to prepare, it is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
The dish has a complex flavour derived from the mix of spices and herbs used in the recipe.

CONS

When it comes to prawns, freshness matters.
Be sure to buy prawns from trusted fishermen or markets.
Overcooked prawns can get chewy, and undercooked prawns can be dangerous to eat.

Enjoying prawns and couscous regularly with rich gravy may derail your weight-loss goals because of the high carbs, sugar and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is protein-rich, promotes muscle growth and tissue repair in the body. Prawns are good sources of vitamin E, magnesium, and phosphorus, which are beneficial to our skin, teeth and bone health. Vegetables are rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants that protect our body from inflammation, diseases and infections.

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