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Ginger Shrimp with Carrot Couscous Recipe

Ginger Shrimp with Carrot Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1 (12-oz) can carrot juice, divided
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 to 3 tsp minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sliced green onions
4 cups gourmet salad greens
1 1/2 lb cooked peeled and deveined medium shrimp

Directions:

Combine 1 teaspoon oil and 1 cup carrot juice in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
While couscous stands, bring remaining carrot juice to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 2 1/2 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice, jalapeño, ginger, and salt.
Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in 1/4 cup reduced carrot juice mixture and onions. Combine remaining carrot juice mixture, greens, and shrimp in a bowl, tossing gently to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	711.44 Kcal (2979 kJ)
Calories from fat	302.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.61g	52%
Cholesterol	244.15mg	81%
Sodium	1158.2mg	48%
Potassium	489.6mg	10%
Total Carbs	57.91g	19%
Sugars	4.95g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.84g	7%
Protein	47.18g	94%
Vitamin C	22.7mg	38%
Vitamin A	4.8mg	160%
Iron	82.5mg	458%
Calcium	147.2mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	150.75 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.12g	52%
Cholesterol	51.73mg	81%
Sodium	245.42mg	48%
Potassium	103.74mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.27g	19%
Sugars	1.05g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	7%
Protein	10g	94%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	38%
Vitamin A	1mg	160%
Iron	17.5mg	458%
Calcium	31.2mg	15%

* 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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