creole couscous with andouille & shrimp

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Sep 6, 2022

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make creole couscous with andouille & shrimp

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Transfer the meat to a bowl using a slotted spoon; set aside.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 4
    Add garlic and quickly sauté it for only 30 seconds.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 6
    Pour in chicken broth, increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil while stirring the ingredients.
  • Step 7
    As soon as it starts boiling, add the shrimp, lemon zest and return the meat back to the skillet including any accumulated juices.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 9
    Add the frozen peas, stir well once again, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley.
  • Step 11
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/b-KscBu9fgs

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