Couscous with shrimp
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. This side dish is better known in Turkey, Morocco, and Israel, but recently it has been gaining popularity in our country as well. Its appeal lies in its versatility, as it can be served with meat or sweet ingredients. It has a delicate, fluffy texture and a mild taste, and is also diet-friendly. Usually, it is soaked, but it can also be cooked in a pan. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Boil shrimp in salted boiling water (3 minutes), transfer to a colander, cool, then peel.
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Step 2
2. Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half. If they are very large, cut them into 4 pieces.
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Step 3
3. Heat a frying pan with 3 tablespoons of butter, add the couscous, pour in boiling water, and cook over medium heat, stirring with a fork (using the tines).
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Step 4
4. Continuously stir and cook for 7 minutes, constantly mixing with a fork.
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Step 5
5. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, salt and pepper, mix well.
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Step 6
6. The couscous turns out fluffy, which is a sign of properly cooked grain; I turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove.
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Step 7
7. Heat a pan with olive oil, add garlic, then add the shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Transfer the couscous to a plate, place the shrimp on top, and serve the dish hot.