One Pot
Lemon Herb One-Prep Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Herby Yogurt
Bright citrus and garden herbs. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, organized so one cutting board does most of the work, with a cool, creamy spoonful. 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
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped tender herbs
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 lemon juice and parsley and serve.
- 5
Stir the yogurt with the herbs and a spoonful of water, then serve alongside the warm dish.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition at a glance
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