Curried Couscous With Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large shallot, chopped fine
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 lb large peeled shrimp (thawed)
2 cups frozen peas
1 carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon curry powder (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup couscous

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet.
Cook shallot and pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until shallot is tender and pine nuts lightly browned.
Add shrimp, vegetables, curry powder, and red pepper flakes.
Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Stir in salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
Bring to a gentle boil and stir in couscous.
Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.