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Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous

Name: Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil); 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 cups fresh baby spinach; 1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

“This is a low fat, flavorful recipe that my family loves!” It's light and elegant and all the flavors work really well together; you'll be proud to serve this dish to your friends and family. Heather Carroll - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, shallot and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm.
In the same skillet, cook and stir the zucchini, wine, tomatoes and capers until zucchini is tender. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and remaining oil; add to the pan. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the seasonings and reserved shrimp mixture; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 385 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat.

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