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Scampi on Couscous
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Seafood Feast Overall User Rating: 
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This Scampi was Bangin'!
07/05/2008 at 09:23pm
User: Charles from Chadds Ford, PA User Rating:
This was really tasty. I doubled the minced garlic and used the couscous with the garlic and olive oil flavor packet. After I pureed the mixture, I added in the seasoning packet along with some, (I know, I know), gratd Parmasean cheese. (Gasp!)...a no no on seafood dishes but it went really well with the couscous. And I agree with someone else's post that it is filling. No side dishes necessary. Very nice presentation too with some finely chopped Parsley sprinkled over it and around the plate.
Love it
02/15/2008 at 12:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
taste great and easy to make!!!!!
Amazing
02/09/2008 at 11:49pm
User: TANYA from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
This recipe is a keeper. Simply delicious. Will make again & again. Didn't hurt that I paired it with a Vernay Condrieu '06. Divine! Thanks Giada!
bleh.
01/20/2008 at 10:33pm
User: Abigail from Washington, DC User Rating:
This needed something. I added additional red pepper, salt, garlic, lemon. Nothing seemed to make it more than ordinary. And the couscous was fine, but seemed an odd combination with the shrimp...Given the number of pans, blender and prep work it def. wasn't worth it. Won't be making again.
Great recipe
08/15/2007 at 08:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty quick and easy. And very tasty.
not great
08/08/2007 at 07:45pm
User: CHRISSY from Austin, TX User Rating:
I love couscous and had high hopes for this recipe. Unfortunately, the first thing my husband said is "this is interesting." Not a good sign. Not a great recipe.
lots of work, little flavor
06/06/2007 at 08:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The shrimp was delicious, but the couscous had an overwhelming tomato flavor.
soooo good
05/20/2007 at 05:19pm
User: Destine from Jackson, NJ User Rating:
so good...i hid the left overs from my boyfriend:-P
Yum
03/26/2007 at 10:57am
User: Jaime from spring valley, NY User Rating:
This one took a little bit of prep work and was a little time consuming, but it was well worth it in the end. It definetly had a great flavor and the couscous worked well with the shrimp. I cut the amount of olive oil in half to cut calories and it still worked out well. Also be sure to make sure the tomatoe mixture is cool before you puree it. Otherwise the blender lid gets quite hot when you are are holding it down. Overall this was a good solid recipe and definetly a great one to make for guests!
yummy!
12/22/2006 at 05:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yummy, very good!
Love this
11/05/2006 at 09:07am
User: PAMELA from north arlington , NJ User Rating:
My family loves this dish. It is extremely good and always a crowd pleaser Thanks Pam
What a waste!!!
10/05/2006 at 12:30pm
User: Teresa from Rockford, IL User Rating:
I made this recipe last nite and i can say this was the most nastiest stuff i have ever made and wasted a bunch of shrimp there was no taste to this it was dry and after i made it i tried to give it some more spice to make it taste better and that failed so the whole dish went straight to the garbage. I won't be making this again FOR SURE.
This was Excellent
09/18/2006 at 12:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this and my family loved it. I used chicken stock instead of claim juice and I also used rice instead of couscous and it was wonderful. This dish is a keeper!
Love it
09/17/2006 at 09:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you don't like this recipe, you ought to get your taste buds checked!
Scampi on Couscous
09/01/2006 at 03:22pm
User: KAY from Baxter Springs, KS User Rating:
Whoa! This is SO GOOD!! Quick and easy to prepare. Light and flavorful. THANKS!!
Delicious and Easy
08/16/2006 at 12:17pm
User: mark from New York, NY User Rating:
I made this with my wife and her friend recently and it was absolutely fabulous. We made the couscous in a dutch oven and the canned tomatoes add a ton of flavor. I think the key to the shrimp was the lemon juice at the end. All in all I would highly recommend this light, flavorful, easy-to-prepare meal. Goes great with a light white wine.
scampi on cuscus
08/15/2006 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
That was just fantastic! I made it for my husband and he was amazed. That Giada for just a deligth.
Very Good - HOT!
08/14/2006 at 04:17pm
User: Melissa from Grosse Pointe Farms, MI User Rating:
This was easy to make. The shrimp was very hot from the pepper flakes - maybe a little hot for my taste, but delicious. I ate this for dinner and then cold for lunch the next two days and loved it cold. The couscous was amazing. I had never made it before and it was very easy to make and tasty. Will definitely make this again.
Not what I expected!
08/12/2006 at 06:40pm
User: Angelina from South Gate, CA User Rating:
Although I ate the couscous, It really wasn't what I expected. The wine was impowering, probably because I'm not really a wine drinker. The couscous was very bland and the shrimp had no flavor. I guess I will mix it up, a little bit next time.
ez and delicious
08/12/2006 at 01:45pm
User: Frendy from West Chester, PA User Rating:
the couscous is the star of this recipe. a very unique way to prepare it by adding the tomato sauce to the cooking liquid. Can be made lower calorie by omitting the extra olive oil without any noticable difference in flavor. a splash of lemon juice and a quick addition of lemon zest more that compensated for the lower fat. (also, I found adding a 1/2 seeded chopped habanero really woke it up quite a bit -- not italian but awesome)
Good, but needed a kick
08/12/2006 at 01:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought that it was really good but the couscous needed a kick of something, I thought all around though that the taste was very good.
A Company Pleasing dish
08/11/2006 at 01:36am
User: Lani from Selah, WA User Rating:
This dish was full of flavor and easy to make.
Awesome
08/07/2006 at 07:45pm
User: JENNIFER from La Canada Flintridge, CA User Rating:
I made this for a dinner party on New Year's Eve and my guests loved it!!! It is so easy to make, The presentation is great when the guests see mounds of shrimp piled high upon the fluffy couscous. I would without a doubt make this dish again and again.
Yuck
08/06/2006 at 06:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The only flavor in this dish is the crushed red pepper. Prepared the way the recipe says, the couscous in undercooked and bland despite the drill of pureeing the onions and carrots.
Beautiful and Tasty too!!!!
07/12/2006 at 02:00pm
User: Denise from Holliston, MA User Rating:
I made this for my husband's birthday dinner for 2 adults and 4 teenagers with full appetites and even after some had 2 portions still had some left. It made a beautiful presentation with just the right amount of spice and lemon. Will definately make again as it was a crowd pleaser.
Just great
07/02/2006 at 11:35am
User: Sal from Epping, NH User Rating:
I love this dish. My guests loved it. The lemon juice made it even better.
Needs a little something....
06/09/2006 at 08:19pm
User: Gail from Armada, MI User Rating:
This is the first time I've rated one of Giada's recipes below 5 stars. We LIKED it, but didn't LOVE it. I think the couscous needs a note of sweetness - some baby peas, maybe, or even some basil. I may try again with that in mind. On a positive note, there are just two of us and I made the full recipe, so we have enough couscous for 4 meals! I used my vacuum sealer to preserve it for future use.
cous cous is too good
05/24/2006 at 07:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the cous cous was so good and the shrimp are like a topping. i would also make the cous cous as a side without the shrimp or make extra sauce from the shrimp and put it over pasta.
Awesome!
04/29/2006 at 12:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy and SO good - you have to try it!
Fabulous!
04/24/2006 at 03:41pm
User: CHRISTINE from Washington, DC User Rating:
This is a great all-purpose recipe! I've made it for everything from family dinners to potlucks to dinner parties, and it is always very well recieved! To save a ton of time, I usually make the broth for th couscous the night before, so that it takes about 10 minutes to put together right before serving!
Simple and tasty shrimp dish
04/20/2006 at 12:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy to prepare and makes everyone think you can cook
More Tomatoes
03/27/2006 at 12:58pm
User: Ken from Scranton, KS User Rating:
I've fixed this several times and my wife and I love it. The first time I prepared it, I couldn't find 8 oz cans of tomatoes so I used a 28 oz can. We liked it and continue to make it this way. Recently my sister-in-law made it using the orignal recipe and said it was too dry so she is going to use the large can also. I also double the garlic, but that's just me.
Absolutely divine
01/18/2006 at 10:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the best recipes I've ever made. It was so good that we had the same meal two nights in a row and again the following week. What an amazing way to make couscous. Giada is a genius.
YUMMMMM....
12/14/2005 at 11:49am
User: Nicole from Basking Ridge, NJ User Rating:
THis is a great recipe! Easy to make and comes in a good sized portion. If you are alone or 2 people like myself, it's so good that you will enjoy and appreciate the portion while eating it over the next couple of days. IT's also good with fresh tomatos, cauliflower, par boiled green beans, sauted onions... a sliced boiled egg... maybe chicken if you run out of shrimp.
Loved it
12/12/2005 at 11:37am
User: rebecca from barrington, NJ User Rating:
I would change a thing. It was perfect!
scampi on couscous
11/20/2005 at 06:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Not enough sauce for the shrimp..shrimp somewhat dry and tasteless.Couscous good
simple & easy
11/15/2005 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Taste great and easy to make!!
Easy and Lots of Flavor!!!!!!!
11/13/2005 at 08:09pm
User: Michelle from Clearwater, FL User Rating:
This recipe is fantastic...full of flavor and light and filling! A few substitutions...rice instead of the couscous....add a bit more because 2 cups of rice didn't absorb all the liquid...I would also recommend decreasing the red pepper flakes if you are going to serve to children. The kids and my husband loved it but thought it might be a bit on the hot side. It's definitely a "Make Again" Recipe.
Big hit with the Hubby
11/10/2005 at 10:48pm
User: Prestina from OKC, OK User Rating:
I actually have only made Couscous one time before...it was a Rachel Ray recipe (Sesame Crusted Red Snapper with Couscous). My husband said what the heck is couscous??? He got up for a second serving of it that night. This was the second time I've tried it. My husband had thirds and says "You know hon...I like this Couscous stuff...you should make it more often"! It was a little work preparing the broth but well worth it. The shrimp was also delish! Don't leave out the lemon or the red pepper flakes...that really gave it a little kick. Does not taste like traditional "Red Lobster" scampi though...not near as buttery or garlicky. My greatest critic (finicky five y/o daughter) enjoyed the shrimp but wasn't big on the couscous. I think it actually may have been a little too flavorful for her..she likes simple tastes. So...if you like shrimp, are OK with bold flavors and are looking for something quick and easy-easy to prepare (about 30 mins) try this. Oh..and I also took a tip from a prev. reviewer....get the shrimp already deveined. I got it that way from Walmart so should be available pretty much anywhere.
Scampi on Couscous
11/10/2005 at 05:37pm
User: MAXINE from Kapolei, IL User Rating:
Delicious. Easy.
light and tasty
11/08/2005 at 12:00pm
User: shaun from Rockford, MI User Rating:
I loved this dish. It has great flavor and is very easy to make. Using the food processor to puree the sauce is key to a light textured couscous
Oh, so delicioso!!
11/06/2005 at 11:44pm
User: NANCY from Jenkintown, PA User Rating:
I saw this recipe done the other day and it looked so easy and delicious, I just HAD to try it. Well, I was right! It is very easy to do -- especially if your fish department has already de-veined the shrimp -- and very, very tasty! I modified it just a bit by using a dash of cajun seasoning and Old Bay instead of the crushed red pepper. It worked quite well and brought out the flavor of the shrimp. Thanks for a great recipie!
WOW!
11/06/2005 at 07:27pm
User: Jamieson from New York, NY User Rating:
My roomates and I saw this dish on "Everyday Italian" and decided to try it. It was simple and absolutey amazing! ( not too pricey either for those on a budget like us college kids)! Served with a salad..it was a hit!
Wonderful
11/05/2005 at 10:54pm
User: DOMINIQUE from Pittsburg, CA User Rating:
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!
Expat cook in the Netherlands
10/17/2005 at 04:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was fantastic!! It was easy to make and the flavors go so well together. I followed the recipe as is and there was no need for any changing in my opinion. I have to say it past my expectations. It was very yummy. Thank you Giada for yet another wonderful recipe.
Delicious
09/23/2005 at 06:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious!
Fab!
09/16/2005 at 06:33pm
User: sally from berthoud, CO User Rating:
I love this dish! My boyfriend has not stopped raving about it to everyone and cannot stop asking me to make it again and again. Giada is the best!
DE-Lish
09/09/2005 at 10:35pm
User: SUSIE from West Bloomfield, MI User Rating:
Outstanding!! This dish is perfect...the couscous on it's own satisfied a whole family (including in-laws!!) of couscous-haters. Paired with the delicious shrimp the dish is amazing but even on its own (cold as a salad or hot as a side for grilled lamb chops) the couscous is fantastic. Stop reading and TRY IT!
Very good!
07/25/2005 at 12:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I liked this better without pureeing the tomatoes--leave the chunks and the finely chopped carrots. It gives the dish even more character.
No No
07/14/2005 at 01:06am
User: Gina from Chandler, AZ User Rating:
I loved the shrimp but not with the sauce and couscous. Did not care for the taste or texture. My husband said not to make it ever again.
unusual and wonderful
07/01/2005 at 09:41am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't know Italian food included couscous until this show. This is a departure from Giada's usual buttery, creamy dishes and I very much liked the variety. A tablespoon of red pepper flakes seemed a lot, but it wasn't at all too spicy and added just the right amount of kick. The generous amount of lemon juice also adds to the taste. Excellent dish- I will make again.
Yummy!
06/30/2005 at 08:24pm
User: Krissy from columbia, MO User Rating:
This is really great. When i made it, the blender came apart and the sauce went everywhere! I added fresh basel and to replace what i lost, chicken broth. My mom and dad both loved it!
Love it love it love it
06/26/2005 at 12:33am
User: CAROL from Sandy, UT User Rating:
Fixed this the day I saw it on TV - invited daughter and son-in-law over - and we all loved this one. Definitely a keeper.
Molto Bene!!!!
06/23/2005 at 11:43pm
User: Vanessa from Murrieta, CA User Rating:
Recipe was very simple to make. My husband ended up in traffic so I stopped preperation after making the sause, broth, and continued about 45 minutes later so we could all eat dinner together. Molto Bene!! Very good! My little boys even liked it. Bravissimo!
Wonderful
06/21/2005 at 12:00pm
User: NANCY from Saint Petersburg, FL User Rating:
Am going to try this next with 'crawfish tails'. Just know it will be just as good. My husband is a N'Awlins boy and loves anything seafood and thanks to great recipes like this, he thinks I'm the best cook.
Excellent!!
06/16/2005 at 01:15pm
User: RENEE from Terrebonne, OR User Rating:
Fixed this last night for my hasband and myself. Moist and creamy. Make sure you serve it with the Crusty Garlic Herb Bread. Will fix it many more times.
Very Easy
04/30/2005 at 09:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very easy recipe to make and it looks like it took a lot of effort. I was really nervous about using the clam juice, but it didn't have a fishy smell to it at all. It just added that certain something extra to the dish that made it great. I did have a lot of extra couscous afterwards. This dish is a lot more filling than it would appear to be, so don't worry about making any other side dishes.
Delicious
04/23/2005 at 09:07pm
User: ELIZABETH from Sherman, ME User Rating:
Very very good. Wonderful aromas filled my kitchen. My family loved this dish. It was pretty easy to put together but when I was done it looked as if it too all day. Very nice and I will definatly use this dish on a rgular basis. 5 stars
good stuff
04/10/2005 at 06:03pm
User: isabel from goleta, CA User Rating:
easy to make and delicious
Ms. D
03/22/2005 at 08:40pm
User: ELIZABETH from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Amazing recipe! I never thought to cook couscous in anything but water. There was a party in my and my husband's mouth!!!
excellent
03/17/2005 at 11:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe! Leftovers are just as good. I've been craving it since the last time I made it so I'm making it again this weekend! Thanks
Tasty and healthy
03/16/2005 at 05:09pm
User: JESSICA from St. Charles, IL User Rating:
this was really tasty and I felt good about cooking it because it is semi-healthy. It tasted even better the next day once the sauce blended with couscous
Excellent!
03/12/2005 at 01:04pm
User: PAULETTE from Cheektowaga, NY User Rating:
My husband loved this recipe. I especially liked the couscous as I am allergic to some shelled products. I will definately make this dish again and will tell everyone y\that I know who likes this type of dish about it. Thanks for your great dish!
easy & impressive
03/12/2005 at 11:55am
User: MARIE from aventura, FL User Rating:
The couscous can be prepared ahead of time. By having all the ingredients for the shrimp ready to cook, the shrimp can be cooked while 1st course is eaten. Tomato/couscous has wonderful flavor with the shrimp.
Bravo
03/12/2005 at 10:28am
User: SALLY from Sautee, GA User Rating:
This is oh so easy and absolutly delicious. I have lived in Italy and Morrocco and she has captured both countries' cusine perfectly.
EASY PEASY !
03/12/2005 at 03:48am
User: SHEN from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Real easy to make. Good entertaining dish; it tastes good, and it's hard to mess up presentation with this dish ! Go Giada !
exotic
03/07/2005 at 09:02am
User: NATHALIE from w. palm beach, FL User Rating:
fast, easy and mmmm delicious to the tummy.
DISAPPOINTED!
03/01/2005 at 09:12am
User: KRISTIN from Phoenixville, PA User Rating:
I made this exactly as written and was very disapointed - the tomato broth was nice on it's own but didn't all come together nicely from a flavor standpoint. It was like pouring tomato soup over your scampi and it hid all the yummy garlic and shrimp flavor. I will stick to more traditional scampi recipes next time, but will keep the serving it over couscous idea - that was a great idea.
Definately a keeper
02/09/2005 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely fabulous recipe and very easy. Replaced clam juice with chicken broth (as mentioned on show) and was really good. Now I appreciate couscous much more. P.S. Great cold too!
Very Tasty
12/30/2004 at 08:05am
User: MICHELLE from Walled Lake, MI User Rating:
I would definatly make this again. It was really good.
Superb!!
12/29/2004 at 11:28am
User: SHERYL from Tiverton, RI User Rating:
I prepared this for a Christmas Eve get together. I am from a family of cooks and everyone loved it. Seasoning your Shrimp in the end is the key. The lemon and red pepper give it the boost. I used wet, crushed red pepper(portuguese)instead of the dry. I prepared the sauce a day ahead which was a great help.
One of my favorites!
12/13/2004 at 05:34pm
User: ELIZABETH from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
I love this dish! It's easy and delicous. Every person I've made this for has thought so too! I will be making this until I'm old and gray, hopefully.
Easy and Good
12/13/2004 at 11:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very good and easy dish. My whole family really liked it. I cooked the couscouse first and then did the shrimp.
So Good
12/09/2004 at 01:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The lemon puts it over the top.
Fabulous
12/05/2004 at 04:10pm
User: MICHELLE from Glasgow, KY User Rating:
I loved this recipe. The shrimp were perfect!!!
Great Side Dish
12/04/2004 at 05:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Liked the couscous and have made this dish twice already. I really like it paired with bacon wrapped scallops, adds a nice background flavor.
Excellent!!!
12/03/2004 at 04:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I must admit that I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe after reading one of the negative reviews. I love very flavorful food and I was worried that this would be too bland. I am so glad that I tried it anyway! This is a wonderful recipe - it is absolutely delicious! I did make a few minor changes that I don't think were even necessary. I added a bit of butter (about 2t.) to the oil when I sauted the shrimp. I also used Italian-herb flavored chopped tomatoes. My husband loved this recipe as well - he kept raving about it all through dinner. This will become a standard at our house.
Great Meal
11/24/2004 at 02:20pm
User: JEANNINE from whitehouse station, NJ User Rating:
I made this a few months ago...what can I say...it was really fantastic...nice flavor's with some crusty bread to mop up the juices....Tasted great the next day also....
Mouth-Watering
10/12/2004 at 11:21am
User: IRENE from Leesburg, VA User Rating:
I've made this dish three times...and I crave it in-between. It's out of this world. I love having it the next day, cold out of the fridge. Yum!
YUM
10/07/2004 at 09:19pm
User: DEBBY from Maxwell AFB, AL User Rating:
We all enjoyed this recipe.
Great Couscous
08/20/2004 at 06:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really excellent! I've made it several times. Great presentation -- one of the best couscous preparations I've had. Good & easy for entertaining. One of my favorite Food Network shows!
Plain
08/01/2004 at 05:42pm
User: TRISH from Oceanside, CA User Rating:
It was good but mot at all what I expected.
Oh my gosh!
07/17/2004 at 01:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so good and easy! I have made the shrimp alone to serve as an appetizer....but it is even better with that delicous couscous dish. Yum!
07/02/2004 at 10:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent
06/30/2004 at 02:31pm
User: ANGIE from San Ramon, CA User Rating:
This was so good. Very easy and my friends loved it
So good and so easy!
06/24/2004 at 11:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is amazing...healthy, fast and great for dinner and the next day's lunch. If you like a chunkier couscous, I recommend not putting the tomato mixture in a processor....makes the meal even more interesting.
Easy & Elegant
06/22/2004 at 02:20pm
User: LAURA from las cruces, NM User Rating:
This was a wonderful, flavorful and simple dish I made for guests. Given the texture and flavors my guests likened this meal to something out of a fine dining restaurant. Love the show and the recipes from it! Thanks, Laura - Las Cruces, NM
AWSOME
06/21/2004 at 01:10pm
User: BERNIE from Fairfield, CT User Rating:
I give it ******** If you like shrimp scampi you'll love this
Toni, New York
06/16/2004 at 09:53pm
User: TONI from Carmel, NY User Rating:
Recipe was outstanding and easy to prepare. I used a 5 oz. packaged couscous mix and adjusted the ingredients accordingly. Family loved it and I will definitely make it again.
great scampi
06/15/2004 at 10:35am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fixed this for a dinner party and it was wonderful. The couscous was fabulous as was the herbed bread.
Excellent
06/15/2004 at 10:10am
User: MELODY from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
I saw this recipe being cooked over the weekend and I swear I could smell it through the TV!!! When I made it last night, it was not only easy and fun, but it turned out just the way it showed on TV. I will absolutely make this again and again!
Delicious
06/13/2004 at 11:25pm
User: STACY from Garland, TX User Rating:
This meal was quick and easy and simply delicious.
Delicious
06/13/2004 at 07:55pm
User: ALICE from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
My family loved it! The couscous had wonderful flavor; we had quite a bit left over though. The recipe took longer to prepare, but it was worth it. I'll save this one to prepare again.
06/12/2004 at 05:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Scampi on Couscous
06/02/2004 at 08:00pm
User: CARRIE from Streamwood, IL User Rating:
This is very flavorful!
FANTASTIC!
05/23/2004 at 04:37pm
User: DIANA from Houston, TX User Rating:
One of my families favorite recipes. It's easy, looks beautiful, and is great for company as there is minimal cooking at the end. I delete the cayenne pepper so that kids will eat it. Definitely worth trying!