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Coconut Lime Pantry-Smart Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Toasted Pepitas
Creamy coconut, lime, and gentle aromatic spice. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, designed to lean on flexible staples and reduce one-use groceries, with a crisp, savory finish. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.
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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
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 1/3 cup toasted pepitas
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
Scatter the toasted pepitas over the finished dish just before serving.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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