BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous

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In the U.S., dry whole-wheat couscous has been partially cooked, making it a quick-cooking (5 minutes!) whole-grain weeknight dinner champ. And when you buy peeled shrimp, plus a bag of prechopped kale and bottled barbecue sauce, the savings in prep time helps to get this healthy dinner done in a jiff.

BBQ Shrimp with Garlicky Kale & Parmesan-Herb Couscous
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • cup whole-wheat couscous

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 8 cups chopped kale

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 large clove garlic, smashed

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (26-30 per pound)

  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce (see Tip)

Directions

  1. Combine broth and poultry seasoning in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in Parmesan and butter. Cover to keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add kale and cook, stirring, until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add water, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Make a well in the center of the kale and add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, undisturbed, for 15 seconds, then stir the garlic oil into the kale and season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and curled, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in barbecue sauce. Serve the shrimp with the kale and couscous.

Tips

Tip: The barbecue sauce aisle has expanded to include any flavor you can imagine--like sweet mustard and even Dr. Pepper--but a classic or "original" variety pairs best with the Parmesan couscous. Look for one that doesn't list an added sweetener as the first ingredient.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

414 Calories
17g Fat
36g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3 oz. shrimp, 1 cup kale & 1/2 cup couscous each
Calories 414
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Vitamin A 3438IU 69%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Folate 46mcg 12%
Sodium 606mg 26%
Calcium 203mg 16%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 61mg 14%
Potassium 567mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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