Recipes That Made the Cut

These are recipes that we have tried and think they are worth the effort required. I will post where I found the recipe whenever possible.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Shrimp With Arugula Couscous


Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 15m
Total Time: 15m

Ingredients
    •    1 cup instant couscous
    •    3 tablespoons olive oil
    •    1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
    •    1 5-ounce bag arugula
    •    3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    •    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    •    20 medium-size shrimp, deveined
    •    1 lemon, quartered
Directions
    1.    Prepare the couscous according to the package directions and fluff with a fork.
    2.    Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute.
    3.    Add the arugula and cook until just wilted, about 1 more minute.
    4.    Transfer the arugula and the couscous to a large bowl, season with half the salt and pepper and toss gently.
    5.    In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes on each side.
    6.    Serve the shrimp over the couscous with a squeeze of lemon.

By Sara Quessenberry,  May 2006

http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/shrimp-arugula-couscous-10000001046894/index.html

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