Couscous Paella With Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium size onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium size sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium size yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1 (10 ounce) box couscous (about 1 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced

Preparation

Heal oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Cook for 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Add salt, black pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes and turmeric. Stir in broth, 1 cup water and the peas. Bring to a simmer and add shrimp. Simmer, covered, for 2 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. To serve, fluff with fork and garnish with olives.