Shrimp-scallop stew with couscous pilaf

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2largesLeeks
2tablespoonsOlive oil
2teaspoonsChopped garlic
1Jalapeno pepper
1mediumCarrot
¾teaspoonGround cumin
teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonSalt
cupChopped tomatoes with juice
1cupDry white wine
¾poundsShelled medium shrimp; deveined, tail
Section left on
¾poundsSea or bay scallops; muscle removed
3tablespoonsChopped fresh cilantro leaves
=== COUSCOUS PILAF ===
1tablespoonOlive oil
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
1smallOnion; cut 1/4\" dice
¾teaspoonGround cumin
1pinchCayenne pepper
cupIsraeli couscous; or
1Box medium-grain couscous -; (10 oz)
teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonFreshly-ground black pepper
2tablespoonsChopped 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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