Savory Mediterranean-Inspired Rice Dish

Ingredients

• A quarter cup of olive oil
• Finely chopped onion
• Chopped roasted red pepper
• Garlic cloves, chopped
• Ripe vine tomatoes, chopped
• Salmon fillet, cut into pieces
• Merguez sausage, cut into chunks
• Divided into six cups of vegetable broth
• Half a cup of white wine
• A teaspoon of ground cumin
• Season with salt and ground black pepper
• Shrimp, shelled, and deveined
• Mussels, cleaned, and debearded
• Two boxes of couscous, each weighing 5.8 ounces

Step 1

Begin by heating a drizzle of olive oil in a sizeable pot over medium heat. Toss in diced onion, savory roasted red pepper, and minced garlic, cooking until they release their delightful aroma, about 3 to 4 minutes. Next, introduce the vibrant flavors of tomatoes, tender salmon fillet, and spicy merguez sausage to the mix, allowing them to mingle for a couple of minutes.

Step 2

Now, it's time to pour in a generous amount of 2 1/2 cups of broth and a splash of white wine. Season this aromatic stew with a hint of cumin, a pinch of salt, and a crack of pepper, bringing it all to a lively boil. Lower the heat and gently stir in plump shrimp, simmering until they turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Once done, carefully add the mussels, covering the pot and patiently waiting for them to gracefully open up, which takes approximately 5 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, in another pot, bring the remaining 3 1/2 cups of broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, then remove the pot from heat, allowing the couscous to soak up all the flavorful broth for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

To serve, spoon the fluffy couscous into shallow bowls and generously ladle the aromatic stew over the top. Enjoy this delightful dish with your loved ones!