Lobster Couscous Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups couscous
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups lobster stock (or fish stock can be used)
- 2 lobsters, cooked and chopped into pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Place couscous in a large bowl and pour boiling water over it. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, then cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add red and yellow bell pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the pepper has softened.
- Pour the lobster stock over the pepper mixture and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Add the cooked and chopped lobster to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Fluff the couscous again with a fork, then add it to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve the lobster couscous hot, topped with fresh parsley.
Verdict:
This delicious lobster couscous recipe is a meal fit for a special occasion or a dinner party. With a perfect combination of spices and succulent lobster meat, it will have your guests asking for seconds.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve this dish with a crisp salad with a tangy vinaigrette, or with some crusty bread to soak up the savory broth. It pairs well with a full-bodied white wine, such as a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio.
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