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Ginger Sesame Cozy Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Parmesan Broccoli, an original WorkLife Meal Plan recipe

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Ginger Sesame Cozy Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Parmesan Broccoli

Savory ginger, toasted sesame, and a hint of sweetness. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, made for a comforting dinner without an all-evening cook time, with a familiar vegetable boost. It is designed for dependable prep, familiar groceries, and a calm family dinner.

FastHigh proteinWeeknightComfort foodKid-friendly
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
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
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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 sesame oil and sliced scallions and serve.

  5. 5

    Cook the broccoli until crisp-tender and toss with Parmesan before folding it into the meal.

Estimated per serving

Nutrition at a glance

Estimates are provided for planning and are not medical advice.

550calories36gprotein7gfiber