Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 441.2
- Total Fat: 11.3 g
- Cholesterol: 173.0 mg
- Sodium: 2,252.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 38.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
- Protein: 29.0 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Lemon Couscous calories by ingredient
Introduction
The sweet maple syrup and salty prosciutto contrast well with the lemony flavor of the couscous. The sweet maple syrup and salty prosciutto contrast well with the lemony flavor of the couscous.Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
24 jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
6 very thin slices prosciutto or ham (about 3 1/2 ounces)
Cooking spray
Lemon Couscous
LEMON COUSCOUS
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SHRIMP
1) Preheat broiler.
2) Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl, and stir with a whisk. Peel the shrimp, leaving tails intact. Add the shrimp to maple mixture, tossing to coat. Remove shrimp from bowl, and discard the marinade. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp. Thread shrimp onto 4 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve shrimp over Lemon Couscous.
LEMON COUSCOUS:
1) Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in onions and remaining ingredients.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.
1) Preheat broiler.
2) Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl, and stir with a whisk. Peel the shrimp, leaving tails intact. Add the shrimp to maple mixture, tossing to coat. Remove shrimp from bowl, and discard the marinade. Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap 1 prosciutto strip around each shrimp. Thread shrimp onto 4 (8-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve shrimp over Lemon Couscous.
LEMON COUSCOUS:
1) Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in onions and remaining ingredients.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BREEHARDY.