Rosemary Couscous With Garlicky Shrimp & Tomatoes

Name: Rosemary Couscous With Garlicky Shrimp & Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons Dried rosemary; 3 tablespoons Tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 3 cups Water; 2 cups Moroccan couscous; ½ cup Salted Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry; 5 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled and grated; 1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Recipe GLPRaf83dc12b3c1cb

Mediterranean

Main Course

25 min

571 cal

Servings: 4

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A vibrant and quick weeknight meal featuring nutty Moroccan couscous infused with rosemary and tomato paste, paired with succulent garlic shrimp and fresh cherry tomatoes. Topped with crunchy Marcona almonds for added texture and depth.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons Dried rosemary

3 tablespoons Tomato paste

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

3 cups Water

2 cups Moroccan couscous

½ cup Salted Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped

1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined, patted dry

5 cloves Garlic cloves, peeled and grated

1 pint Cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tablespoon Unsalted butter

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the dried rosemary and tomato paste, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the water and add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Bring to a boil.
Stir in the Moroccan couscous and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the couscous is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
While the couscous cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the shrimp with salt to taste, then add to the hot skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until the shrimp begin to turn opaque.
Add the grated garlic to the shrimp and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and unsalted butter to the shrimp. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring gently, until the shrimp are cooked through (internal temperature 145°F) and the tomatoes begin to soften.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide among serving bowls. Top each portion with the garlic shrimp and tomatoes, then sprinkle with the chopped Marcona almonds. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are stocked at standard Charlotte groceries; shrimp is available frozen year-round and fresh at Publix or Harris Teeter. The dish costs roughly $3.50 to $4.00 per serving at current prices, driven mainly by shrimp, with couscous and pantry items keeping it reasonable. The 25-minute stated time is honest for the actual cook—tomato paste softening, couscous hydrating, and shrimp cooking—though you'll spend an extra 5 to 8 minutes on knife work if you're starting from whole garlic and fresh tomatoes. This is a weeknight winner: minimal hands-on attention, reheats well as a cold salad or quick warm-up, and feeds four without fussiness, though it's not a particularly local or seasonal choice for North Carolina.