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Tuscan Garlic Lunchbox-Later Shrimp Couscous Skillet with Sesame Greens
Tomato, garlic, and rosemary-inspired comfort. This recipe cooks juicy shrimp, pearl couscous, and spinach together with almost no cleanup, planned to hold well for tomorrow's lunch, with an easy extra layer of vegetables. 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 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups baby greens
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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 fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil and serve.
- 5
Wilt the greens in the hot pan for one minute and finish with the sesame seeds.
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Nutrition at a glance
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