Piri-Piri Prawns and Harissa Couscous

Succulent prawns marinated in a spicy piri-piri sauce served alongside flavorful harissa-spiced couscous with pomegranate and fresh coriander.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 410.1 kcals 1640.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.4 grams 185.6 grams
Fat 16 grams 64.1 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.2 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Pomegranate
fleshy seeds only
1
piece
Lemon
quartered, to serve
GrainsCereals
Liquids
400
ml
Water
boiling
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Dried Chilli
roughly chopped
3
clove
Garlic
peeled
1
tsp
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
bunch
Coriander
small bunch, roughly chopped
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Seafood
12
piece
Prawns
very large, shells removed but tails left on, cleaned
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Chilli
seeds removed, roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced

Steps

  • Blend all piri-piri ingredients except prawns in a food processor until smooth.
  • Rub the prawns with the piri-piri sauce, reserving some for garnish.
  • Marinate the prawns in the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Heat a griddle pan and cook prawns for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until pink.
  • Combine couscous and 400ml boiling water in a bowl.
  • Stir in the harissa, pomegranate molasses, baharat, and lemon juice.
  • Cover with cling film and set aside for 4 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork and mix in the red onion, pomegranate seeds, and coriander.
  • Serve prawns over couscous and drizzle with reserved sauce and lemon.