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
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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.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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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