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Harissa Honey Family Table Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Garlic Breadcrumbs
A sweet-savory North African-inspired glaze. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, balanced for familiar flavor and easy family-style serving, with a golden, savory crunch. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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What you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pearl couscous
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp mild harissa paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and cook for 90 seconds per side; transfer.
- 2
Add couscous and flavor ingredients to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in broth, cover, and simmer for 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spinach.
- 4
Return shrimp to the pan for 2 minutes, until opaque and hot. Add a light drizzle of honey and chopped mint and serve.
- 5
Toast the breadcrumbs and garlic in a dry skillet until golden, then sprinkle over each serving.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.