Shrimp Scampi on Couscous

Name: Shrimp Scampi on Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 411 grams petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 Tbsp capers; 158 milliliters uncooked couscous; 59 milliliters dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 59 milliliters chopped fresh basil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 59 milliliters coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons grated fresh lemon rind; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 177 milliliters chopped onion; 0 teaspoons salt; 567 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 237 milliliters water

Need a dairy free main course? Shrimp Scampi on Couscous could be a tremendous recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains about 47g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 445 calories. This recipe serves 3. If you have basil, lemon rind, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.

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Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; keep warm.

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While water boils and couscous stands, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add onion and garlic; saut 3 minutes or until tender.

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Add shrimp; saut 2 minutes or until just done.

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Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat; stir in parsley and basil.

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Serve over couscous.

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Note: To prepare couscous in the microwave, add 1 cup water to a 2- or 4-cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir in couscous. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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Servings:

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freshly ground black pepper 411grams

petite diced tomatoes, undrained 1Tbsp

capers 158milliliters

uncooked couscous 59milliliters

dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 59milliliters

chopped fresh basil 59milliliters

chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4

garlic cloves, minced 59milliliters

coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives 1Tbsp

fresh lemon juice 1teaspoons

grated fresh lemon rind 2teaspoons

olive oil 177milliliters

chopped onion 0teaspoons

salt 567grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined 237milliliters

water

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Alois Lageder Terran Alpina Vigneti delle Dolomiti Pinot Grigio with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 16 dollars per bottle.