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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.

DinnerPartyPescatarianDairy-freeHigh-proteinOne PotSkilletStovetopFastHigh proteinWeeknightMake aheadProduce-forward
Prep54 min
Cook16 min
Serves3
Total70 min
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What 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
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Make it happen

Directions

  1. 1

    Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and cook for 90 seconds per side; transfer.

  2. 2

    Add couscous and flavor ingredients to the skillet and stir for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Pour in broth, cover, and simmer for 9 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and spinach.

  4. 4

    Return shrimp to the pan for 2 minutes, until opaque and hot. Add lemon juice and parsley and serve.

  5. 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.

1 portion
515calories36gprotein48gcarbs20gfat7gfiber647mgsodium