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Shrimp Scampi on Couscous Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
2 tsp olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (14.5-oz) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup dry white wine or fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp capers
1/2 tsp grated fresh lemon rind
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions:

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; keep warm.
While water boils and couscous stands, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; sauté 2 minutes or until just done. Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and basil. Serve over couscous.
Note: To prepare couscous in the microwave, add 1 cup water to a 2- or 4-cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir in couscous. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	836.04 Kcal (3500 kJ)
Calories from fat	383.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.66g	66%
Cholesterol	111.41mg	37%
Sodium	2621.76mg	109%
Potassium	350.93mg	7%
Total Carbs	90.71g	30%
Sugars	2.43g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.13g	21%
Protein	21.25g	43%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	104.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	199.62 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.19g	66%
Cholesterol	26.6mg	37%
Sodium	626.01mg	109%
Potassium	83.79mg	7%
Total Carbs	21.66g	30%
Sugars	0.58g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.22g	21%
Protein	5.07g	43%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	23%
Iron	0.7mg	16%
Calcium	25mg	10%

* 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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