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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, boil the chicken broth (1 1/3 cups).
- Add the peas (1 cup) and salt to taste and boil for one minute.
- Add the couscous (1 cup), stir, turn off the heat, and cover. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the shrimp (1 lb.) dry with a clean kitchen or paper towel.
- Mix shrimp in small bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, and plenty of salt and pepper.
- Sear shrimp in a skillet on high heat for two minutes on each side.
- 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.
- Serve shrimp on top of couscous.
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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
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
% 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.