Shrimp and Couscous

This recipe is very quick to prepare and combines shrimp rich in healthy fats, potassium and proteins with couscous, a quite accessible carbohydrate option for everyone. It is a nutritionally well-balanced dish.

Approximate Nutritional Content: recipe makes 4 servings, nutrition per 1 serving

• Calories: 385 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 10 gr. equals 2 servings of fat

• Grams of protein: 30 gr. equals 4 servings of protein

• Grams of carbohydrates: 47 gr. equals 3 servings of carbohydrates.

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup couscous

• 1/4 cup white raisins

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• salt

• 600 gr. peeled and cleaned shrimp

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• juice from half a lemon

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to broil.

• Boil 1 1/4 cups of water. Combine in a deep dish the couscous with the raisins, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the hot water to the mixture and cover the dish with plastic wrap until the water has been completely absorbed by the couscous, approximately 5 minutes.

• In a dish combine the shrimp, tomatoes, one tablespoon olive oil and the paprika. On a baking sheet arrange the shrimp separately, place in the oven and cook until pink, approximately 4 minutes. Once ready, drizzle with lemon juice.

• Serve couscous and shrimp in equal portions

Enjoy your meal