Moroccan Shrimp Skillet

Time :25

Yield :4 servings

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Get ready to take your tastebuds on a trip with Moroccan Shrimp Skillet! The succulent shrimp is paired with fluffy pearl couscous and seasoned with aromatic Moroccan seasoning, which creates a tantalizing flavor that will make you want to pack your bags to experience more of that Moroccan flavor. The lemon juice adds a tangy and refreshing twist, while the toasted pine nuts add a nice little crunch with each bite. But wait, hold up! Why pack your bags when all the bold flavors of Moroccan Shrimp Skillet are waiting for you in the comfort of your own kitchen?! Just stay home and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, and uncooked
1 cup pearl couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups hot water
fresh parsley optional, to taste, minced

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Sauté the onion and the pine nuts in the oil until the onion is tender, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir the shrimp, the couscous, the lemon juice, the Moroccan seasoning, the garlic salt, and the water to the onion mixture and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat of the shrimp mixture and simmer, covered, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through, about 4-6 minutes.
Transfer the skillet from the heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Serve with a sprinkle of the parsley.