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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Shrimp and Almonds Recipe

Toasted Israeli Couscous with Shrimp and Almonds Recipe

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Toasted Israeli Couscous with Shrimp and Almonds

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup sliced almonds (1 oz)
salt
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined , each cut crosswise into thirds
1/2 lb small sugar snap peas
1 cup israeli couscous (7 oz)
three 3-by-1-inch strips of lemon zest
3 cups water
3 scallions, white and tender green parts only , cut into 2-inch julienne
1 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large deep skillet. Add the almonds and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the almonds to a plate and season with salt. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook over high heat, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to another plate. Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Add another tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet. Add the couscous and lemon zest and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until the couscous is deep golden, about 5 minutes. Add the water, bring to a boil and cook until barely tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover the pan and let the couscous stand until all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes. Discard the lemon zest.
In a large bowl, toss the couscous with the shrimp, sugar snap peas, scallions, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with the almonds and serve warm or at room temperature.
Make Ahead: The recipe can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	573.52 Kcal (2401 kJ)
Calories from fat	383.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.57g	65%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1447.01mg	60%
Potassium	262.06mg	6%
Total Carbs	39.43g	13%
Sugars	2.69g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.14g	13%
Protein	11.95g	24%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	54.2mg	301%
Calcium	87mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.12 Kcal (528 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.36g	65%
Cholesterol	14.46mg	22%
Sodium	318.22mg	60%
Potassium	57.63mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.67g	13%
Sugars	0.59g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.69g	13%
Protein	2.63g	24%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	11.9mg	301%
Calcium	19.1mg	9%

* 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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