PESTO SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS WITH PARCHMENT PAPER

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Easy, delicious, and attractive. Notice how the 2 pieces of parchment paper are cut into heart shapes. Maybe could be part of a Valentines meal. LOL! I put at least 8 shrimp (the 26-30 count size) in each packet. Just remember that you need to be able to fold down the edges. I usually omit the salt.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Grains

Time 34m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, HOT
1/2 cup couscous, uncooked
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, slivered
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces large shrimp, shelled and deveined
8 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto or 8 teaspoons basil pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Put couscous into medium sized bowl, pour broth over, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Fold two 15 inch square pieces of parchment paper in half; cut into heart shapes.
  • Add bell pepper, onion, oil, salt, and black pepper to couscous mixture; mix well.
  • Unfold the parchment paper and place couscous mixture on one side of each sheet next to the fold.
  • Arrange shrimp in a single layer over couscous mixture; top with pesto.
  • Fold and tightly seal the edges with narrow folds.
  • Place packets on a baking sheet with edges (just in case something leaks) and bake 14 minutes.
  • Remove packets from oven and transfer to individual serving plates.
  • Cut open packets and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 180.9, Sodium 485.4, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 31.2

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