Couscous 'N' Garlic Shrimp

Sauteed shrimp served over couscous and spinach makes for a complete meal.


Couscous 'N' Garlic Shrimp


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 24    fresh or frozen large shrimp (about 1 lb.)On Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  olive oilOn Sale
  • 4  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  dried tarragon, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  dried thyme, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  Old Bay seasoning or celery saltOn Sale
  • 1  5.6-oz. pkg.  toasted pine nut-flavored couscous mixOn Sale
  • 1-1/4  cups  chicken brothOn Sale
  • 1  8-oz. jar  oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and choppedOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  sliced green onionsOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 1  6-oz. pkg.  fresh baby spinachOn Sale
  • 12    pitted olives, halvedOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh parsley (optional)On Sale
  •     Shredded Parmesan cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein, if necessary. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Place shrimp in a large self-sealing plastic bag. Add oil, garlic, tarragon, thyme, and Old Bay seasoning. Seal bag and turn to coat shrimp evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Prepare couscous according to package directions using the 1-1/4 cups broth in place of water. Stir tomatoes and onions into couscous. Set aside. In a bowl combine lemon juice and butter; set aside. In a large skillet cook and stir shrimp with marinade over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Pour half of the butter mixture over shrimp. To serve, divide spinach among individual bowls. Spoon couscous mixture on spinach. Arrange shrimp on couscous; spoon remaining butter mixture over all. Sprinkle with olives, parsley (if desired), and Parmesan. Makes 4 to 6 servings

Nutrition information
Calories 605, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 14 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 211 mg, Sodium 1362 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 142%, Calcium 25%, Iron 36%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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