Pearl Couscous and Shrimp
Ingredients
The shrimp
-
1
lb
defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
-
1
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
pepper
-
1
tsp
dried oregano
-
¼
tsp
ground cumin
-
¼
tsp
chili flakes
-
2
tbsp
olive oil
The couscous
-
3
tbsp
olive oil, divided
-
1
small
yellow onion, diced
-
3
cloves
garlic, minced
-
⅓
cup
white wine
-
1
small
zucchini, cut in quarters
-
2
cups
small broccoli florets
-
1
small
fennel bulb, diced
-
½
tsp
garlic powder
-
1
tsp
onion powder
-
1
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
pepper
-
14
oz
cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
-
1
tbsp
vegetable or chicken stock paste
-
1
cup
pearl couscous
-
2 ½
cups
water
-
1
cup
artichokes in oil, chopped
-
to taste
fresh minced mint
-
to taste
lemon wedges for garnish
-
optional
crumbled feta cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, and olive oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add zucchini, broccoli, fennel, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in pearl couscous, beans, stock paste, and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10-14 minutes until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Let sit with the lid on for a few minutes before serving. If needed, add more water and cook until done.
- Serve topped with shrimp, artichokes, mint, lemon juice, and feta if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
415
Total fat
18.8g
Total carbohydrates
31.7g
Total protein
31.4g
Sodium
1586mg
Cholesterol
181.2mg
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