Shrimp and Couscous with Peas and Mint

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    430 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp and Couscous with Peas and Mint

This Shrimp and Couscous with Peas and Mint recipe is a simple, healthy, 20 minute meal that's a cinch to make and perfect for spring!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cup chicken stock/broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup peas preferably fresh, but frozen can also be used
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts preferably toasted
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil the chicken broth (1 1/3 cups).
  2. Add the peas (1 cup) and salt to taste and boil for one minute.
  3. Add the couscous (1 cup), stir, turn off the heat, and cover. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, pat the shrimp (1 lb.) dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel.
  5. Mix shrimp in small bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and plenty of salt and pepper.
  6. Sear shrimp in a skillet on high heat for two minutes on each side.
  7. Fluff couscous with a fork and stir in fresh mint (2 tablespoon) and toasted pine nuts(1/4 cup). Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  8. Serve shrimp on top of couscous.

Notes

  • You can use whole wheat or regular couscous for this recipe- I used regular.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1175mg (49%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 384IU (8%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1175mg 49%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 384IU 8%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 195mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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