Shrimp-scallop stew with couscous pilaf

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 larges Leeks
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 teaspoons Chopped garlic
1 Jalapeno pepper
1 medium Carrot
¾ teaspoon Ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1½ teaspoon Salt
1½ cup Chopped tomatoes with juice
1 cup Dry white wine
¾ pounds Shelled medium shrimp; deveined, tail
Section left on
¾ pounds Sea or bay scallops; muscle removed
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
=== COUSCOUS PILAF ===
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
1 small Onion; cut 1/4\" dice
¾ teaspoon Ground cumin
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
⅔ cup Israeli couscous; or
1 Box medium-grain couscous -; (10 oz)
1¼ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Freshly-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Chopped Italian parsley

Directions

STEW: Thoroughly wash leeks. Using white and light green parts only, slice leeks in half lengthwise and cut into ½-inch dice. In a stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; saute, stirring, until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add seeded and finely chopped jalapeno, peeled carrots which have been cut into a ¼-inch dice, spices, and salt; lower heat to medium-low and cook until carrots are medium tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and lower heat to medium; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and scallops; cook until just opaque, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add cilantro, and serve over Couscous Pilaf. COUSCOUS: If using Israeli couscous, bring 2½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; if using regular couscous, reduce amount of water to 2 ¼ cups. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cumin and cayenne pepper, and saute for 1 minute more. Stir in couscous, salt, pepper, and boiling water. Cover and simmer over low heat until tender and water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Add parsley and serve with the Shrimp and Scallop Stew. Makes 4 servings.

Source: "Martha Stewart Living - (www.marthastewart.com)" S(Formatted for MC5): "by Lynn Thomas - Lynn_Thomas@..." Per serving: 207 Calories (kcal); 13g Total Fat; (68% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol; 1486mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Recipe by: Martha Stewart

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