Marinated Shrimp & Couscous

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  3 tbsp
• butter
  2 tbsp
• cooking oil
  1 tsp
• fresh mozzarella
  3 oz
• fry seasoning
  1 unit
• garlic
  2 cloves
• grape tomatoes
  1 c
• israeli couscous
  2 c
• italian seasoning
  2 tsp
• lemon
  1 unit
• mayonnaise
  3 tbsp
• mixed greens
  2 c
• olive oil
  3 tbsp
• scallions
  2 unit
• shrimp
  12 oz
• sliced almonds
  2 tbsp
• sugar
  1 tsp
• veggie stock concentrate
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• small pot
• small bowl
• large pan
• medium bowl

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Peel and mince garlic . Quarter lemon . Trim and thinly slice scallions , separating whites from greens. Halve grape tomatoes . Dice fresh mozzarella into ½-inch cubes.

   garlic: 2 cloves, lemon: 1 unit, scallions: 2 unit, grape tomatoes: 1 c, fresh mozzarella: 3 oz
2. 

   2

   Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in a large bowl . Add minced garlic, juice from half the lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil , half the fry seasoning , 1 tsp italian seasoning , and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Set aside to marinate, tossing occasionally ⏱️ 15 minutes .

   shrimp: 12 oz, olive oil: 3 tbsp, fry seasoning: 1 unit, italian seasoning: 2 tsp
3. 

   3

   While shrimp marinates, heat a drizzle of cooking oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and ½ tsp italian seasoning. Cook, stirring, until fragrant ⏱️ 1 minute . Stir in israeli couscous , veggie stock concentrate , 1½ cups water, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until tender ⏱️ 6 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

   cooking oil: 1 tsp, israeli couscous: 2 c, veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit
4. 

   4

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl , whisk together half the balsamic vinegar , half the mayonnaise , and ½ tsp sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk in 2 tbsp olive oil; continue to whisk until combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

   balsamic vinegar: 3 tbsp, mayonnaise: 3 tbsp, sugar: 1 tsp
5. 

   5

   Heat a large pan , preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Add shrimp with marinade; cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through ⏱️ 4 minutes . Remove pan from heat; stir in 1 tbsp butter until melted.

   butter: 2 tbsp
6. 

   6

   In a medium bowl , toss together mixed greens , halved tomatoes, and diced mozzarella with as much dressing as you like. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

   mixed greens: 2 c
7. 

   7

   Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir half the scallion greens, 1 tbsp butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice into pot with couscous. Season with salt and pepper. Divide couscous and salad between plates. Top couscous with shrimp, remaining scallion greens, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Garnish salad with sliced almonds and serve.

   sliced almonds: 2 tbsp