Michael Lomonaco's Sicilian Shrimp and Couscous

Name: Michael Lomonaco's Sicilian Shrimp and Couscous
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters shelled almonds, coarsely ground; 473 milliliters bottled clam juice; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 118 milliliters small onion, diced (about; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pinch Pinch of saffron threads; 454 grams fresh small shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved for broth; 2 Tbsps tomato paste

Michael Lomonaco's Sicilian Shrimp and Couscous might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 26g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 281 calories. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up almonds, olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Pour the clam juice into a medium-sized saucepan, and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

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Clam Juice

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Add the shrimp shells, and lower heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Discard the shells.

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Pasta Shells

Shrimp

Pour the oil into a large pot set over low heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about four minutes.

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Onion

Add the saffron, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and red chile flakes. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until very fragrant, about two minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

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Saffron

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Pour in the shellfish broth, and stir the bottom of the pot to dislodge any browned bits. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce heat to a strong simmer. Stir the couscous, and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about two minutes.

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Season the raw shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper, and then stir them into the couscous. Cover the pot and let the shrimp steam until firm and pink, about four minutes. When done, turn off the heat.

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Divide the mixture between four large bowls.

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Garnish each with a tablespoon of the ground almonds. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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Servings:

59milliliters

shelled almonds, coarsely ground 473milliliters

bottled clam juice 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2Tbsps

olive oil 118milliliters

small onion, diced (about 0teaspoons

crushed red pepper flakes 1pinch

Pinch of saffron threads 454grams

fresh small shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved for broth 2Tbsps

tomato paste

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are my top picks for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Caposaldo Pinot Grigio with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 10 dollars per bottle.