One-Pot Pearl Couscous & Shrimp
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5.0
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
One-Pot Pearl Couscous & Shrimp
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This one-pot Pearl Couscous and Shrimp recipe is so easy to make, healthy, and the perfect meal for a busy weeknight or night you aren't in the mood for cooking.
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Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 lb defrosted shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the couscous
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup white wine
- 1 small zucchini, cut in quarters
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 small fennel bulb, diced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 14 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp vegetable or chicken stock paste
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup artichokes in oil, chopped
- fresh minced mint and lemon wedges for garnish
- optional: crumbled feta cheese for garnish
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Instructions
- Add prawns in a bowl with salt pepper, dried oregano, cumin. chili flakes and olive oil and toss together.
- To a large high-sided skillet set to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until shrimp is fully cooked. Remove the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
- Turn the pan to medium heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil, diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften. Deglaze the pan with white wine and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Next add the chopped zucchini, broccoli florets, diced fennel, stir to combine and then add the seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper. Stir again and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften.
- Stir in the pearl couscous, beans, 2 tbsp olive oil and chicken stock paste. Add the water and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to medium-low once simmering. Keep at a simmer and cover with a lid most of the way while the pearl couscous cooks, removing the lid to stir every couple of minutes so it doesn't stick.
- Cook until the pearl couscous is done, about 10-14 minutes and there is barely any liquid left. Remove from the heat and let the couscous sit in the pan with the lid on for a few minutes before serving. If you find the couscous isn't quite done and there isn't a lot of liquid left, add another 1/4-1/2 cup of water and cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve the couscous topped with shrimp, chopped artichokes, fresh minced mint and squeeze of lemon juice. Add crumbled feta if desired.
Notes
- A good substitute for white wine, try a non-alcoholic white wine or use vegetable or chicken broth.
- Orzo is a good substitute for the pearl couscous if needed as their cooking time is similar.
- If you can't find cannellini beans, try navy beans.
- If artichokes aren't your favourite, try using green olives instead.
- If you like this recipe, you'll love our Greek Shrimp and Orzo Pasta Bake
Nutrition Information
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Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
31.7g
(11%)
Protein
31.4g
(63%)
Fat
18.8g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.7g
Cholesterol
181.2mg
(60%)
Sodium
1586mg
(66%)
Fiber
8.9g
(36%)
Sugar
4.8g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 31.4g | 63% |
| Fat | 18.8g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.7g | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 181.2mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1586mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 8.9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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36 reviews
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