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Chermoula Shrimp Recipe


Chermoula Shrimp Recipe
Not content to just give you a chermoula recipe - I dip shrimp in it for broiling!

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Ingredients
  • 1/3 c + 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
  • 2 Tbsp preserved lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 small red chili, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 20 medium shrimp
  • 2 c couscous
  • 2 Tbsp shredded mint leaves
  • 1 1/2 c chicken stock, boiling

Directions
  1. Process the cilantro, parsley, lemon rind, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, cumin, paprika, and 1/3 c of the olive oil to make chermoula.
  2. Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the tail intact.
  3. Thread a skewer through each shrimp to make them straight, not curved, and spoon the chermoula over them, turning to coat.
  4. Refrigerate the shrimp for 30 minutes.
  5. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling stock and remaining tablespoon of oil over. Cover, and leave for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Fluff the couscous with a fork and stir in the mint.
  7. Arrange the shrimp on a foil-lined grill and cook under the broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and cooked.

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Comments


Ohh this sounds delicious. I'm making this one on Sunday. Do I need to soak the skewers?


You should always soak skewers if they're fiber (Bamboo, straw, etc).


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