Shrimp and Scallop Couscous

(from Larissa84’s recipe box)

Source: Taste of Home

Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: fall, main dish, shrimp, winter

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, julienned
• 1 medium green pepper, julienned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound bay scallops
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked couscous or rice
• Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and green pepper in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, onions, basil, chili powder, garlic and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

2. Stir in the shrimp, scallops, salt and pepper. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Serve with couscous. Garnish with sliced basil if desired.

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