Seafood Couscous Paella

Name: Seafood Couscous Paella
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon fennel seed; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Pinch of crumbled saffron threads; 1 cup no-salt-added diced tomatoes, with juice; ¼ cup vegetable broth; 4 ounces bay scallops, tough muscle removed; 4 ounces small shrimp, (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined; ½ cup whole-wheat couscous

11 Ratings
11 Reviews

Whole-wheat couscous soaks up this savory saffron-infused broth.

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Source: EatingWell Magazine, October/November 2006

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35 mins

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Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, fennel seed, salt, pepper and saffron; cook for 20 seconds.

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Step 2
Stir in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 3
Increase heat to medium, stir in scallops and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes more. Stir in couscous. Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 1/2 cups

Per Serving:

403 calories; protein 26.6g; carbohydrates 60.3g; dietary fiber 9.6g; sugars 6.6g; fat 6.8g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 104.5mg; vitamin a iu 894.1IU; vitamin c 25.7mg; folate 30mcg; calcium 89.9mg; iron 1.6mg; magnesium 36.8mg; potassium 288.9mg; sodium 1019.2mg; thiamin 0.1mg.

Exchanges:

3 starch, 3 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

11 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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foodie777

04/02/2018

This is sooooooo good. It is so relieving to find healthy food that not only tastes great but is also filling. I had some low fat/lowcalorie/low sodium roasted red pepper hummus with it and it was fantastic. Definitely recommend trying this with some hummus on the side :)

EatingWell User

06/24/2012

The Best! I made for about 10 or more servings and loaded up with squid, scallops and shrimp. My family loved it. Pros: Easy no hassle Cons: none

Chef Bear

12/03/2011

I am dieting and it is hard to believe this is under 500 calories per serving - so it is a great treat to eat something so filling. My wife liked the dish as well and insists that I make it again soon. I certainly will. Pros: Tasty, Filling, Easy Cons: Saffron threads cost a small fortune

EatingWell Member

07/01/2011

Paella without the work I really loved this dish. Not a fan of scallops so I used shrimp and chicken sausage. I also didn't have any fennel but it didn't matter. The saffron was so flavorful and it gave the couscous such a wonderful aroma. This one is definitely a keeper! Pros: Easy, versatile and flavorful

anonymouseater

07/01/2011

EatingWell Member

11/10/2010

Would it be okay to use reduced-sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable? I'm not a very experienced cook, therefore I'd love an input!

mpod

11/10/2010

Would it be okay to use reduced-sodium chicken broth instead of vegetable? I'm not a very experienced cook, therefore I'd love an input!

doreengm13

10/05/2010

Super fast, easy and healthy recipe!We all loved it and I even gave it to my friends.

EatingWell Member

10/05/2010

Super fast, easy and healthy recipe! We all loved it and I even gave it to my friends.

michaelzita

05/15/2010

This meal was very easy to make! Very filling and delicious!!

EatingWell Member

05/15/2010

This meal was very easy to make! Very filling and delicious!!

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