Couscous 'N' Garlic Shrimp
Sauteed shrimp served over couscous and spinach makes for a complete meal.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
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24 fresh or frozen large shrimp (about 1 lb.)
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1 Tbsp. olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning or celery salt
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1 5.6-oz. pkg. toasted pine nut-flavored couscous mix
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1-1/4 cups chicken broth
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1 8-oz. jar oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
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2/3 cup sliced green onions
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1/3 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 6-oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach
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12 pitted olives, halved
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1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley (optional)
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Shredded Parmesan cheese
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.
2.
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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