CITRUS SHRIMP

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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Citrus shrimp recipe;
This good-for-you recipe contains:
WHOLE GRAINS: Whole-wheat couscous
LEAN PROTEINS: Shrimp and peas
Yields: 4 main-dish servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: About 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
3 navel oranges
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp with tail part of shell left on if you like
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

DIRECTIONS: 1. From 1 orange, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1/4 cup juice. Peel and slice remaining 2 oranges; cut each slice in half and set aside. 2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Stir in couscous, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover saucepan and remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Stir in shrimp, orange peel and juice, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes or until they just turn opaque throughout, stirring occasionally. 4. With fork, fluff couscous; transfer to large bowl. Stir in peas, onion, and reserved orange slices. Makes about 5 cups. Serve couscous with shrimp. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Calories: 405; Total Fat: 6; Saturated Fat: 1; Cholesterol: 140; Sodium: 470; Carbohydrates: 61; Fiber: 11; Protein: 30