Club Foody Recipes and Videos: Creole Couscous with Andouille & Shrimp Recipe

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Creole Couscous with Andouille & Shrimp Recipe | Club Foody

Time… we’re constantly dealing with it. It seems that there are never enough minutes in a day. We’re constantly running and hurrying up just to try to catch up with it! You would think that with all the technology, time wouldn’t be an issue but au contraire, it’s seems worse than ever!

Summer is on its way out and the kids went back to school. For those of you who have little ones, time is largely restricted along with a crazy schedule. Unfortunately many of you will neglect to make a nice homemade meal because of a lack of time and sadly opt for convenience buying processed foods which are certainly not ideal.

I have many “30 minutes or less” recipes like Zucchini Pork Penne, Chicken in Creamy Jalapeño Cheese Sauce, Pacific Coast Salmon on the BBQ, Veal Piccata, Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Pizza, Crab Louie Salad, Easy Chicken Quesadillas or Beef Nacho Supreme. What about a nice Tarragon Limoncello Halibut, Pad Thai Noodles, Stuffed Baguettes, Maple Ginger Scallops, Filet-O-Fish Sandwich, and so on…

Now if you really want convenience, here are a few “one pot meals” that are also “30 minutes or less” such as Chop Suey, Shrimp Maque Choux, Orzo with Chicken & Asiago, Prawn Saganaki, Hamburger Helper, Cauliflower Fried Rice, Red Snapper en Papillote, and many more including this featured one… Creole Couscous with Andouille & Shrimp!

This is the perfect weeknight recipe when time is in short supply. After your mise en place is done (prep all the ingredients prior to cooking), the rest is easy peasy! With fresh ingredients, this is a satisfying meal you really want to serve your family no matter how oppressed your schedule is…

In the Creole Couscous with Andouille and Shrimp as the title suggests, I use andouille sausage. Like anyone else, I get lazy once in a while and I don’t always feel like making my homemade recipe. I buy the smoked ones to save some time in the cooking process and warm the meat for a few minutes. If you decide to make the Andouille recipe, you’ll have to cook the sausage longer, about 7 minutes.

When it comes to vegetables, I use a variant of mirepoix called “Holy Trinity” which is the base for many Cajun and Creole dishes like Gumbo, Red Beans and Rice, Jambalaya, Étouffée, and so on. The ratio consists of one to two parts onions, one part of bell pepper and one part celery. In this recipe, I use red peppers but go ahead if you prefer green.

One ingredient that I always have on hand is my Creole Seasoning and this is the blend I use. Besides this one, there is not that much added seasoning – salt and pepper, that’s all! The proteins and the other ingredients are enough to wrap up this dish deliciously!

Next time you run out of time, don’t bother buying junk or processed food and make this tasty Creole Couscous with Andouille & Shrimp instead! This one pot dish is packed with flavor and can be enjoyed in just 30 minutes… no excuses for not making it!
Bon Appétit!

Here are several more delicious “30 minutes or less” recipes to try…
– Fettuccine alle Vongole – Clam Fettuccine
– Turkey à la King on Toast
– Spicy Pumpkin Pork Chops
– Rack of Lamb with Herbes de Provence
– Sole Almondine
– Gnudi aka Malfatti
– Thai Chicken Curry
– Panko Breaded Fish Fillet
and for even more quick & easy recipes, click on this link… Recipe Category • Quick & Easy