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Pearl Couscous and Shrimp

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/pearl-couscous/

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
  • 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

  1. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, chili flakes, and olive oil.
  2. 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.
  3. In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Deglaze the pan with white wine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add zucchini, broccoli, fennel, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in pearl couscous, beans, stock paste, and water; bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10-14 minutes until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  8. Let sit with the lid on for a few minutes before serving. If needed, add more water and cook until done.
  9. 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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