SPICY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS ENJOY DAN:

                     SPICY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4-cup water

1 cup couscous

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2-teaspoon EACH fresh cracked pepper, cayenne pepper, and gd cumin

1/8-teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes and ground cinnamon

20 whole large raw shrimp, shells removed and deveined

6 crimini mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

2 tablespoons butter

4 scallions, bias-sliced into 1/2-inch lengths

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Bring 1-1/4-water to boil in a saucepan and add the couscous.

2.   Cover and simmer for approximately 10 minutes.

3.   When it’s done remove it for heat, fluff and set aside.

4.   Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil together with chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, cayenne, cumin, red pepper flacks, and cinnamon in a bowl.

5.   Toss in shrimp in the mixture until well coated, set aside.

6.   Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

7.   Add the mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes.

8.   Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp turn pink.

9.   Add the butter and couscous and stir until well mixed.

10.                Divide the shrimp, couscous mixture into 4 bowls.

11.                Top with scallions.

ENJOY DAN:                                                    BON-APPETITE!!