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harissa paste

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat level with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still providing good cooking properties.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is a more economical grain option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective and still works for cooking.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add harissa paste, cumin, coriander, and paprika; cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.

Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.

Squeeze in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.

Serve shrimp over cooked couscous or rice, drizzled with extra harissa if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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