16
Couscous with Shrimp
& Scallops
Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée.
Makes 2 entrée servings
6
ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined,
cut in half lengthwise
6
ounces bay scallops
2
teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
cooking
spray
1
shallot, peeled, minced
1
clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon
thyme
1
cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also
known as Israeli couscous)*
¾
cup (standard liquid measure) chicken
or vegetable stock
¾
cup (standard liquid measure) water
¼
teaspoon kosher salt
¼
cup chopped green pepper
¼
cup chopped red bell pepper
2
tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1
teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
lemon
wedges
Place shrimp and scallops in a small bowl. Add 1
teaspoon of the olive oil and toss to coat. Lightly
coat the interior of the steaming tray with cooking
spray. Place the shrimp and scallops in the
steaming tray; reserve.
Insert cooking bowl in Cuisinart
®
Rice Cooker/
Steamer. Add remaining oil, cover, and turn on;
heat 1½ minutes. Stir in shallot, garlic and thyme.
Cover and cook 1 minute. Add couscous to bowl.
Stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add stock, water and salt;
stir. Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Place steam-
ing tray over bowl and continue to cook until Rice
Cooker switches to Warm. Stir green and red pep-
pers, parsley and lemon zest into couscous. Cover
and let stand on Warm for 5 minutes. To serve, stir
steamed shrimp and bay scallops into hot cous-
cous. Garnish with lemon wedges.
*Pearl or Israeli couscous can be found in well-
stocked grocery stores, or in specialty food
stores.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 318 (19% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 37g
• fat 7g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 194mg • sod. 691mg
• calc. 85mg • fiber 2g
Risi e Bisi with Shrimp
The traditional Venetian comfort food, Rice and
Peas, is taken a step further and garnished with
steamed shrimp to make it a complete meal.
Makes 2 entrée servings
8
ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined,
halved lengthwise
2
teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1
teaspoon unsalted butter
1
⁄
3
cup finely chopped onion
1
⁄
3
cup finely chopped celery
1
cup (Rice Cooker) Arborio rice
3
tablespoons dry white wine or vermouth
3
cups (standard liquid measure) chicken
or vegetable stock (may use half water)
1¼
cups fresh or frozen thawed peas
¼
cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Place shrimp in a small bowl and drizzle with 1
teaspoon of the olive oil. Toss to coat. Lightly coat
the steaming tray with cooking spray. Arrange
shrimp in steaming tray; reserve.
Place remaining olive oil and butter in the cook-
ing bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Rice Cooker/Steamer.
Cover, turn on, and wait one minute. Stir in
the chopped onion and celery and cover; cook
1 minute. Add the rice; stir to coat completely.
Cover and cook 2 minutes. Stir in the wine; cover.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes until the wine is completely
absorbed. Add the stock; stir. Cover and cook for
22 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times during cooking.
After 22 minutes, place steaming tray over cook-
ing bowl and cover. Continue to cook until Rice
Cooker switches to Warm, about 8 to 10 minutes
longer. Add peas to bowl. Cover and let stand on
Warm for 5 to 10 minutes.
Just before serving, stir peas and steamed shrimp
along with half the Parmesan into the cooked
rice. Serve in warm bowls and top with remaining
Parmesan.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 440 (23% from fat) • carb. 40g • pro. 20g
• fat 11g • sat. fat 4g • chol. 237mg • sod. 1175mg
• calc. 198mg • fiber 5g
