Heat your skillet up to medium heat, around 275 degrees.
Add a tablespoon of cooking oil. When hot add the couscous.
Stir every so often until the couscous is browned, not burned. If it's browning too quickly turn down the heat.
Add the hot water. Add salt and pepper to taste and any other seasonings you like.
Turn down to low or 200 degrees and cover.
Allow to cook for about 6-8 minutes. All the water should be absorbed.
Taste to see if it's done. If not add a bit more water and repeat process until it's done.