Marinated Italian Shrimp & Couscous

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  2 tbsp
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• butter
  1 tbsp
• fresh mozzarella
  4 oz
• fry seasoning
  1 unit
• garlic
  2 cloves
• grape tomatoes
  1 c
• italian seasoning
  1 unit
• lemon juice
  1 unit
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• mixed greens
  3 c
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• pearl couscous
  1 c
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallion whites
  2 unit
• shrimp
  12 oz
• sliced almonds
  1 tbsp
• sugar
  ½ tsp
• veggie stock concentrate
  1 unit
• water
  1½ cups

🍳 Cookware

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

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce.
2. 

   2

   Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Toss with fry seasoning , minced garlic , and a drizzle of olive oil to marinate.

   shrimp: 12 oz, fry seasoning: 1 unit, garlic: 2 cloves, olive oil: 2 tbsp
3. 

   3

   While shrimp marinates, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and ½ tsp italian seasoning . Cook, stirring, until fragrant ⏱️ 1 minute .

   scallion whites: 2 unit, italian seasoning: 1 unit
4. 

   4

   Stir in water and veggie stock concentrate . Bring to a boil, add pearl couscous , cover, remove from heat, and let stand until water is absorbed ⏱️ 5 minutes .

   water: 1½ cups, veggie stock concentrate: 1 unit, pearl couscous: 1 c
5. 

   5

   While couscous cooks, in a small bowl , whisk together half the balsamic vinegar , half the mayonnaise , and ½ tsp sugar until smooth. Slowly whisk in remaining olive oil; continue to whisk until combined and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper .

   balsamic vinegar: 2 tbsp, mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, sugar: ½ tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
6. 

   6

   Heat a large pan , preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and marinade; cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through ⏱️ 5 minutes .
7. 

   7

   In a medium bowl , toss mixed greens , grape tomatoes , and fresh mozzarella with as much dressing as you like. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sliced almonds .

   mixed greens: 3 c, grape tomatoes: 1 c, fresh mozzarella: 4 oz, sliced almonds: 1 tbsp
8. 8

   Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir in remaining scallion greens, 1 tbsp butter , and a squeeze of lemon juice . Season with salt and pepper. Divide couscous between plates, top with shrimp, and serve with salad on the side.

   butter: 1 tbsp, lemon juice: 1 unit