Easy Shrimp Couscous
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
20-24 Medium shrimp ( I use the cooked, peeled, frozen ones)1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous1 shallot finely diced1 tsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic pressed1/2 can of anchovies fresh ground pepper to tastered pepper flakes1/4 tsp. dried basil (fresh would be better, but use more)1/4 tsp. dried thyme (again if using fresh use more)1 can diced tomatoes in juice1 cup water
In a 12 inch non-stick skillet on medium sautee the shallots and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes in the olive oil until they become translucent. Add the pressed garlic, the herbs, the pepper, and the anchovies, sautee for about 1 minute. Add the can of tomatoes and the cup of water. Allow to come to a boil. Add the shrimp and return to a simmer. Stir in the couscous and simmer for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIBRARYBARBIE!.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIBRARYBARBIE!.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 225.0
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 46.2 mg
- Sodium: 315.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
- Protein: 13.6 g
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