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Coconut Lime Produce-First Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Citrus Slaw, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Coconut Lime Produce-First 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, structured around vegetables while keeping the meal satisfying, with a fresh, crunchy side built into the recipe. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

FastHigh proteinWeeknightPlant-forwardProduce-forward
Prep13 min
Cook16 min
Serves4
Total29 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
  • 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
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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 lime zest and cilantro 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

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

510calories36gprotein7gfiber