Lemony Shrimp With White Beans and Couscous

Submitted by Yoga Booty

"Health Magazine December 2009. Haven't tried yet but sounds good!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 10 ounces couscous, uncooked (1.5 cups cooked)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 4 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 15 1⁄2 ounces cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. Bring two cups water to a boil in a pan. Add couscous and 1/4 tsp salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minute Fluff with a fork.
2. Heat 2 tsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
3. add garlic and scallions; cook 30 seconds.
4. add shrimp and stir about 3 min untill shrimp begin to turn pink.
5. stir in beans, parsley, lemon juice, remaining butter, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
6. cook 2-3 min until heated through.
7. serve with the couscous.

Reviews

[Satyne]

I can't believe how quick, easy and delicious this is. Flavours were delicious together. I used a cous cous that had herb and chilli through it, since that is what I had on had. Made for PAC Spring 2013