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Sesame Shrimp and Couscous Salad Recipe

Sesame Shrimp and Couscous Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 1/4 cups water, divided
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp dark sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (i prefer less )
3/4 cup frozen green pea, thawed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp peanuts, chopped ( dry roasted, unsalted)

Directions:

Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water; cut shrimp in half. Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.
Combine vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add shrimp, couscous, lettuce, bell pepper, peas, and cilantro; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427 Kcal (1788 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.29g	25%
Cholesterol	32.88mg	11%
Sodium	728.61mg	30%
Potassium	324.19mg	7%
Total Carbs	57.22g	19%
Sugars	3.82g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.51g	22%
Protein	13.04g	26%
Vitamin C	59.4mg	99%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	21.9mg	121%
Calcium	67.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	101.09 Kcal (423 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.86g	25%
Cholesterol	7.78mg	11%
Sodium	172.5mg	30%
Potassium	76.75mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.55g	19%
Sugars	0.9g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	22%
Protein	3.09g	26%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	99%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	39%
Iron	5.2mg	121%
Calcium	16mg	7%

* 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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