Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Cous Cous Recipe

This Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Cous Cous Recipe is perfect for a light lunch, or first course.    At just 220 calories per serving, 3 grams of fat and about 20 minutes from start to table, it is sure to fit in with your busy healthy lifestyle.

Spicy Shrimp and Tomato Cous Cous Recipe

 

Author: Robin Gagnon

Nutrition Information

• Serves: 6

• Calories: 220

• Fat: 3
• Protein: 5

Recipe type: Entree

Prep time:  5 mins

Cook time:  17 mins

Total time:  22 mins

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Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic (crushed minced)
• ½ Vidalia onion (rough diced)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
• ½ tsp curry powder
• 1 lb. shrimp (raw peeled/deveined)
• 1 cup dry cous cous
• 1½ cup chicken broth (hot)
• ½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 cup chopped tomato

Instructions

1. Place large non-stick wok or skillet on med-high heat, add olive oil.
2. Once hot add garlic and onion, saute, until onion is cooked through.
3. Chop the shrimp into bite size pieces.
4. Add jalapeno, curry powder and shrimp. Saute until shrimp is just cooked.
5. Add cous cous, stir.
6. Add hot broth, cover, then remove from burner.
7. After 3 minutes, add cilantro and tomato. Recover.
8. Cous cous should be ready to serve in couple more minutes, once liquid is all absorbed.

Notes

Perfect for lunch

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