One Pot
Citrus Slaw-Topped Lemon Herb Shrimp Couscous Skillet — Make-Ahead
Familiar groceries become a make-ahead meal with lemon herb flavor and Citrus Slaw. The result cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe.
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Preview the developer handoffWhat you’ll need
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pearl couscous
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 tbsp fresh citrus juice
Make it happen
Directions
- 1
Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and cook for 90 seconds per side; transfer.
- 2
Add couscous and flavor ingredients to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in broth, cover, and simmer for 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spinach.
- 4
Return shrimp to the pan for 2 minutes, until opaque and hot. Add lemon juice and parsley and serve.
- 5
Massage the cabbage with citrus juice and a pinch of salt; serve on top or alongside.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
Recipe makes 3 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.