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Coconut Lime Fresh Start Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Citrus Slaw
Creamy coconut, lime, and gentle aromatic spice. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, loaded with colorful produce and a bright, clean finish, with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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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
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 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 lime zest and cilantro and serve.
- 5
Massage the cabbage with citrus juice and a pinch of salt; serve on top or alongside.
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Nutrition at a glance
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