EGYPTIAN TOASTED PINE NUT COUSCOUS WITH GARLIC SHRIMP

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Make and share this Egyptian Toasted Pine Nut Couscous With Garlic Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Egyptian

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb large shrimp (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or celery salt)
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 (5 5/8 ounce) package couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup melted butter
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Peel, devein and rinse shrimp if needed, and then pat dry.
  • Place shrimp in a large self-sealing plastic bag.
  • Add oil, garlic, tarragon, thyme and Old Bay seasoning and seal bag.
  • Gently turn and 'massage' the bag to coat the shrimp with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Prepare the couscous according to the package directions, substituting the chicken broth for the water.
  • Stir the pine nuts and onions into the couscous and set aside.
  • Combine the lemon juice and butter in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Saute the shrimp in a large skillet with the marinade over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns opaque( Do not overcook or the shrimp will be tough).
  • Pour half of the butter over the shrimp.
  • To serve, divide the spinach among individual bowls.
  • Spoon the couscous onto the spinach.
  • Arrange the shrimp on the couscous and pour the remaining lemon butter over everything. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 173.8, Sodium 1019.9, Carbohydrate 39.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 26.4

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