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creole couscous with andouille & shrimp

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This is the perfect weeknight meal to make when you want something tasty in just 30 minutes!

yield 4 servings
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creole couscous with andouille & shrimp

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 10 oz
    smoked andouille sausage, casings removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 c
    yellow onions, diced
  • 1/2 c
    red peppers, diced
  • 1/2 c
    celery, diced
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • 3 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    creole seasoning
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 c
    couscous
  • 2 1/4 c
    hot low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb
    shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/2 c
    frozen peas
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make creole couscous with andouille & shrimp

  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when it gets hot, add the andouille pieces and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 2
    Transfer the meat to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • 3
    Back to the skillet, add onions, red peppers and celery; seasoning with ground sea salt. Sauté the vegetables for 3 minutes or until soft.
  • 4
    Add garlic and quickly sauté it for only 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Mix in Creole Seasoning and freshly ground black pepper. Add couscous and stir well for 1 minute or until the grain absorbs all the fat at the bottom of the skillet.
  • 6
    Pour in chicken broth, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring the ingredients.
  • 7
    As soon as it starts boiling, add the shrimp, lemon zest and return the meat back to the skillet including any accumulated juices.
  • 8
    Stir well making sure to distribute the shrimp evenly in the skillet, cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • 9
    Add the frozen peas, stir well once again, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • 10
    Before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley.
  • 11
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