Zingy Shrimp and Lemon-Basil Pearl Couscous Recipe

Zingy Shrimp and Lemon-Basil Pearl Couscous Recipe

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Sumptuous shrimp and lemon-basil pearl couscous delight satisfies cravings with zesty flavors. Discover a quick, restaurant-worthy seafood meal that transforms weeknight dinners!

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Cooking tools:

  • Microplane
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 2 lb (907 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups pearl couscous
  • 20 basil leaves
  • 4 oz (113 g) baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 leek, trimmed and scrubbed
  • 1 shallot, peeled and diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • ⅔ cup (160 ml) finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 tbsps (90 ml) olive oil
  • 6 cups (1.4 L) water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper, to taste
  • Shrimp shells (reserved)

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