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Balsamic Rosemary Weeknight Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Sesame Greens
Deep balsamic flavor with woodsy rosemary. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, streamlined for the busiest part of the week, with an easy extra layer of vegetables. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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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
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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 a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and black pepper and serve.
- 5
Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.
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