Lemony Shrimp With White Beans And Couscous Food

LEMONY SHRIMP AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Combine lemon zest, paprika, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. When butter is foaming, add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and starting to curl, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate; set aside.
• Add leeks, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium until leeks are soft and starting to brown on the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans and chicken broth and bring to a boil over high. Lower heat and simmer, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved shrimp and any juices from the plate, parsley and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with toasted bread.

TUSCAN SHRIMP WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Drain the beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid. Put the white beans in a large skillet with just enough of their liquid to moisten them. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and bring the beans to a low simmer. Keep them warm while you prepare the shrimp.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook for about 1 minute, tossing frequently. Remove the shrimp with tongs to a bowl. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until the garlic browns. Add the serrano chile or chili flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato and basil and stir briefly, then add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, and then stir in the shrimp. Toss well and cook briefly to reheat the shrimp. Remove the shrimp mixture to a plate and sprinkle with parsley.
• Spoon the white beans on a platter or individual plates. Drizzle them with the best olive oil you have, and then top with the shrimp. Serve warm.

LEMONY SHRIMP WITH WHITE BEANS AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Bring two cups water to a boil in a pan. Add couscous and 1/4 tsp salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minute Fluff with a fork.
• Heat 2 tsp butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• add garlic and scallions; cook 30 seconds.
• add shrimp and stir about 3 min untill shrimp begin to turn pink.
• stir in beans, parsley, lemon juice, remaining butter, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
• cook 2-3 min until heated through.
• serve with the couscous.

LEMONY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous; remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
• Bring 1 ½ quarts water to a boil; add in shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain well and rinse with cold water.
• Peel, devein, and coarsely chop shrimp.
• Add chopped shrimp and bell pepper to cooked couscous.
• Combine the parsley and remaining ingredients; add to the couscous mixture; toss to combine.
• Cover and chill; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve cold.