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Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous
This recipe for prosciutto wrapped shrimp with lemon couscous is an elegant yet easy meal that's fit for a special occasion -it only has a few ingredients and is ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 16 extra large shrimp
- 6 thin slices of prosciutto cut lengthwise into thirds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For the couscous:
- 5 ounces of dry Israeli pearl couscous
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for garnish optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- For the shrimp: In a medium bowl whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce and dijon mustard. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
- Marinate the shrimp for 10-15 minutes, or up to one hour.
- Wrap a strip of prosciutto around the center of each shrimp. Thread 8 shrimp onto each of 2 wooden or metal skewers.
- Place the skewers on a baking sheet that's been lined with foil and then coated in cooking spray.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Be careful to not overcook the shrimp!
- For the couscous:
- Cook the couscous according to package instructions. Remove from heat and stir in the butter, parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, divide the couscous between two plates and place a skewer of shrimp on top. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
1124mg
(47%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1124mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.