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Bay and Lemon Shrimp Skewers With Olive Couscous Recipe

Bay and Lemon Shrimp Skewers With Olive Couscous Recipe

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Bay and Lemon Shrimp Skewers With Olive Couscous

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Ingredients:

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5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 lemons , juice and zest of
24 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and pepper
1 bunch bay leaf
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 oz) box couscous
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped

Directions:

Preheat grill or broiler. Soak 8 bamboo skewers in water. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil and lemon zest.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper; coat with the dressing. Thread the soaked skewers with alternating shrimp and bay leaves.
Grill or broil the shrimp skewers, turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Drizzle lemon juice on top.
In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil. Stir in couscous and olives. Cover the pan, turn off the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Serve couscous with 6 shrimp per person. Discard bay leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	614.87 Kcal (2574 kJ)
Calories from fat	424.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.12g	72%
Cholesterol	59.16mg	20%
Sodium	2306.19mg	96%
Potassium	242.23mg	5%
Total Carbs	39.02g	13%
Sugars	1.17g	5%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	9.67g	19%
Vitamin C	23.6mg	39%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	61.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	184.49 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.14g	72%
Cholesterol	17.75mg	20%
Sodium	691.98mg	96%
Potassium	72.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.71g	13%
Sugars	0.35g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.94g	13%
Protein	2.9g	19%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	39%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	18.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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