Spicy Shrimp, Vegetable & Couscous Bowls

• porcijos: 4 servings
• bendras laikas: 20 minutes

Ingredientai

1 ½ cups whole-wheat pearl couscous

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

½ cup snow peas, trimmed and sliced

3 tablespoons sliced fresh basil, divided

3 tablespoons sliced fresh mint, divided

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon water

1 ½ teaspoons sambal oelek (see Tip)

1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 large clove garlic, crushed and peeled

½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

⅛ teaspoon salt

5 tablespoons grapeseed oil, divided

1 pound large raw shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined

Nurodymai

Cook couscous according to package directions. Drain, rinse and place in a large bowl. Add bell pepper, snow peas and 2 tablespoons each basil and mint.

Meanwhile, combine cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, water, sambal oelek, ginger, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 4 tablespoons oil. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Toss the remaining dressing with the couscous and vegetables to coat.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Pat shrimp dry and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to the pan and cook, flipping once, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp and couscous mixture with the reserved 2 tablespoons dressing and the remaining 1 tablespoon each basil and mint.

Mityba

• Kalorijos: 478 kcal
• Bendras Riebalų Kiekis: 18 g
• Sočiųjų Riebalų Kiekis: 2 g
• Nesotieji Riebalai: 0 g
• Cholesterolis: 159 mg
• Natris: 236 mg
• Bendri Angliavandeniai: 52 g
• Maistinė Skaidula: 6 g
• Bendras Cukraus Kiekis: 1 g
• Baltymai: 28 g