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Sheet-Pan Chermoula Shrimp & Couscous

Garlicky cilantro-lemon shrimp roasted over fluffy couscous with roasted red peppers and chickpeas. Moroccan spices, zero fuss, 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
485
Protein
38g
Sheet-Pan Chermoula Shrimp & Couscous
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Spread couscous on a sheet pan, drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil, and pour 2.5 cups boiling salted water over it.

  2. Step 2

    Scatter chickpeas and red pepper chunks over couscous, then cover pan tightly with foil.

  3. Step 3

    Let steam 8 minutes until couscous is tender and water is absorbed.

  4. Step 4

    Toss shrimp with cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Remove foil, push couscous to the edges, spread shrimp in the center, and roast uncovered 6-7 minutes until pink.

  6. Step 6

    Stir shrimp into couscous gently, scatter red onion over top, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 18 x 13-inch sheet pan
  • aluminum foil
  • large spoon or wooden spoon

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