Lemony Shrimp and Pesto Couscous
Simple Balsamic Spinach Salad
Wine Recommendation
Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pearled Israeli couscous
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 lemons
- 1½ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¾ cup pesto
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook tomatoes in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from skillet; place tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Grate 4 tsp zest and squeeze ¼ cup juice from lemons. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in same skillet. Sprinkle shrimp with 2 tsp lemon zest, salt, and pepper Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until done.
- Add couscous, pesto, ¼ cup lemon juice, and 2 tsp lemon zest to bowl with tomatoes; toss. Serve couscous mixture with shrimp.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (10-oz) pkg spinach
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinaigrette
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together spinach and vinaigrette in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
457
|
71
|
528
|
| Fat (g) | 21 | 7 | 28 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Protein (g) | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Carb (g) | 46 | 2 | 48 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Sodium (mg) | 680 | 170 | 850 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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