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Make-Ahead Lemon Herb Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Herby Yogurt

For nights that call for something make-ahead, this recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup. Bright citrus and garden herbs, balanced by a cool, creamy spoonful.

DinnerPartyPescatarianHigh-proteinOne PotSkilletStovetopFastHigh proteinWeeknightMake aheadCreamy finish
Prep32 min
Cook16 min
Serves4
Total48 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
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp chopped tender herbs
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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

    Stir the yogurt with the herbs and a spoonful of water, then serve alongside the warm dish.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Recipe makes 4 servings. Values are planning estimates, not medical advice.

1 portion
520calories36gprotein49gcarbs20gfat7gfiber647mgsodium