Tri-Color Pearl Couscous with Langoustines Recipe

With fresh Greek flavors, langoustines and RiceSelect® Tri-Color Pearl Couscous, this seafood dish is perfect for an impressive dinner.

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Serves
4
Total Time
40
Prep Time
15
Cook Time
25

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Tri-Color Pearl Couscous
  • null ¼ cup olive oil
  • null 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1 tsp dried oregano
  • null 2 cups strained pureed tomatoes (passata)
  • null 2 lb langoustines, rinsed and patted dry
  • null ¾ tsp salt
  • null ¾ tsp pepper
  • null ⅓ cup ouzo
  • null ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • null 2 Tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
  • null 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic and oregano for about 1 minute or until fragrant. Stir in tomatoes and bring to boil. Add langoustines; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to simmer; cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until langoustines start to become opaque and are almost cooked through.
  3. Remove from heat. Carefully pour in ouzo; add couscous. Return to stovetop; return to simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until flavors are blended. (Alternatively, flambe ouzo with long match or barbecue lighter; cook for 2 minutes, covering pan with lid to extinguish flame.)
  4. Sprinkle feta and mint over top. Serve with lemon wedges.