Meals Matter

Shrimp & Couscous Dinner and Next-Day Lunch Salad

Contributed By: jdawson713
whole foods

Serves 4 for dinner, and 4 for lunch the next day!

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups Dry couscous (1 1/2 12-ounce boxes)

2 1/2 pounds Medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined

2 to 4 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tablespoons Plus 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons Plus 2–4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Sea salt, to taste

Ground pepper, to taste

16 cups Loosely packed baby field greens

1/2 cup Italian-style vinaigrette dressing

3/4 cup Roasted red peppers from a jar, chopped

3/4 cup Fresh arugula, slivered

4 tablespoons Freshly grated Reggiano Parmesan cheese, divided

Preparation

For Sautéed Shrimp Dinner:

Prepare the couscous according to package directions. Reserve 4 cups cooked couscous for tomorrow's salad.

Place 8 cups field greens in a serving bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup Italian dressing. Save remaining 8 cups greens for tomorrow's salad.

Sauté shrimp and garlic in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil with salt and pepper to taste. Shrimp will cook in about 5 minutes. Stir 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice into shrimp. Reserve 2 cups cooked shrimp for tomorrow's salad.

Serve shrimp with couscous and salad for dinner.

For Couscous Salad with Shrimp:

Chop the reserved shrimp. Toss into the reserved couscous. Add red peppers, arugula, and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.

Whisk reserved 1/2 cup olive oil and 2 to 4 tablespoons of lemon juice together. Toss half into the couscous and shrimp and half on reserved 4 cups field greens.

Serve shrimp and couscous over field greens. Garnish with remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Shellfish
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Salads & Dressings
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead