Steps

1. Lightly crush 2 cloves of garlic with the skin on.
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2. Add a moderate amount of olive oil and the crushed garlic to a pot, and heat over low heat to release the aroma.
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3. Slice 1/2 onion and add it to the pot with the fragrant garlic, then sauté.
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4. Peel 12 shrimp, separating the heads from the bodies. Add the heads and shells to the pot and stir-fry until fragrant, mashing the shells.
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5. Add 50cc of brandy to the pot and flambé to burn off the alcohol.
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6. Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and 800cc of water to the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes, extracting flavor from the shrimp shells.
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7. In a separate bowl, combine 250g of instant couscous, 250g of broth, a pinch of saffron powder, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of olive oil. Mix well.
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8. Pour boiling water (or the instructed amount of water) over the couscous, cover, and let it steam for 2 minutes.
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9. Lightly skim off any scum from the shrimp broth.
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10. Cut 1 zucchini into your desired shape.
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11. Heat a moderate amount of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the cut zucchini until lightly browned.
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12. Remove the deveined sacs from the peeled shrimp bodies and cut them in half.
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13. Add the shrimp bodies to the sautéed zucchini, season lightly with salt, and sauté until lightly browned.
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14. Strain the shrimp broth, removing the shells and solids. This is the key! By thoroughly mashing the shrimp shells while straining, you can extract a rich umami flavor.
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15. Return the strained broth to the pot and season with a pinch of salt to taste.
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16. Add a moderate amount of butter to the couscous, transfer to a bowl, and gently fluff with a fork or similar utensil.
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17. Plate the couscous.
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18. Arrange the sautéed shrimp and zucchini on top of the couscous.
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19. Pour the strained broth over the couscous and toppings.
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20. Garnish generously with a moderate amount of peppermint to finish. Enjoy!
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