Couscous de Fruits de Mer

Couscous de Fruits de Mer is a delightful Moroccan seafood dish that combines fluffy gluten-free couscous with an array of fresh seafood, infused with aromatic spices. This dish is a celebration of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free couscous - 150 grams
• Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari) - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1, diced
• Tomato - 1 large, diced
• Fish or seafood stock - 500 ml
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced red bell pepper and tomato, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, and paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices' aromas.
4. Pour in the fish or seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Add the mixed seafood to the simmering broth and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.
6. While the seafood cooks, prepare the gluten-free couscous according to package instructions, usually involving pouring boiling water over it and letting it steam for about 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
8. To serve, place a generous portion of couscous on each plate and top with the seafood and broth mixture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from seafood, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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