How long do you think it took me to cook this dinner?
It looks pretty fancy doesn’t it?
10 minutes.
Mmmmm…roasted shrimp is a real treat. To be quite honest, I don’t think I’ve found a food I didn’t think tasted better roasted.
On a bed of whole grain couscous with warm vegetables. Healthy dinner ready in a snap.
Roasted Shrimp with Veggie Couscous
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and devained, tail on (I used frozen)
- 1 1/3 cup (7.6 oz box) whole wheat couscous
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 purple onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 6 mushrooms, sliced
- salt and pepper
- minced garlic and onions, dried
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange shrimp on lined baking sheet for easy clean up. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, dried garlic, dried onions, and/or favorite seasonings. Place shrimp in oven for 8-10 minutes, just until pink and cooked through.
- In medium saucepan, bring broth to boil with tablespoon olive oil. Stir in couscous and cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat tablespoon of oil in medium skillet, saute onions, bell pepper, and mushrooms just until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fluff couscous with fork and combine with sauteed vegetables.
- Serve couscous warm topped with roasted shrimp. Enjoy!
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I may definitely have to try this recipe! So easy, and it looks delicious.
Mmm this looks amazing. Minus the mushrooms of course 😉
really… not a fan of them?
Looks great, bring me some this morning!
My kind of eating! thanks for the inspiration for this week's dinner menu!