Middle-Eastern Shrimp

Stir together tomatoes with their liquid, onions, pine nuts, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cumin, allspice, black pepper, salt and ground red pepper in a large bowl. Break up tomatoes slightly with a wooden spoon.

Pour tomato mixture into medium-size saucepan. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened.

Meanwhile, bring the water to boiling in a small saucepan. Combine couscous and mint in a bowl. Add to boiling water and stir. Cover saucepan, then remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Uncover and fluff with fork. Stir in half the feta cheese. Cover saucepan again.

Add shrimp to tomato mixture and cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.

To serve, spoon couscous on large platter. Top with shrimp mixture and sprinkle with remaining feta cheese. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.