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Chili Shrimp with Butter Beans and Lemon Couscous

Introduction

Chile shrimp with butter beans and lemony couscous.

I enjoy adding a touch of spice to my cooking, though I ease into it—I’m not that daring yet.

I always keep frozen shrimp on hand, which makes this dish quick and convenient.

When I was short on dinner ideas, my son suggested couscous. Brilliant. I decided to combine couscous with shrimp for a simple, bright meal.

I love lemon and use it on nearly everything. For this dish I finished it with a generous squeeze of lemon at the last minute, which really lifted the flavors of the butter beans and couscous.

Tip: Have all ingredients ready before you start the couscous—the dish comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes best hot.

Chile Shrimp with Butter Beans and Lemony Couscous

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Chile shrimps with butter beans and lemony couscous
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4
Author:
Giangi Townsend
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup couscous
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimpshelled and deveined
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tbsps unsalted butter
  • 15 ounces butter beans1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsps capersrinsed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juiceplus more to finish
  • 1 tbsp parsleychopped

Instructions

  • In a large heatproof bowl, stir the couscous with 3/4 cup boiling water. Cover and let steam for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the shrimp and crushed red pepper and cook over medium-high heat until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  • Add the butter to the skillet, then the butter beans, capers and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to warm and combine flavors.
  • Fold the bean mixture, chopped parsley and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil into the couscous. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve topped with the shrimp and finish with a squeeze of lemon over the entire dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 489 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 18 g

Nutrition information is an estimate and not calculated by a registered dietitian.

  • Course: Fish, Pasta, Rice & Grains, Dinners
  • Cuisine: French
  • Type: Under 45 minutes

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