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Lemony Shrimp with White Beans and Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
10 oz. (1 1/2 c.) couscous
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 (15-oz.) can cannellini (or great northern) beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
Directions:
Directions:
1) Boil 2 c. water, add 1/4 tsp. salt and couscous, cover and let sit off heat for 5 min. Fluff with a fork.
2) Meanwhile....Place 1 tbsp. butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Saute garlic and scallions for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until they begin to turn pink, 3 minutes.
3) Stir in beans, parsley, lemon juice, remaining butter, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Serve with fluffed couscous.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4

 

 

 

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