Citrusy Shrimp With Asparagus Recipe

Name: Citrusy Shrimp With Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup dried couscous; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 3/4 pound raw large shrimp (about 18), peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 minced garlic cloves; Olive oil cooking spray; 3/4 pound asparagus spears, trimmed; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/4 cup chopped chives

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup dried couscous
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3/4 pound raw large shrimp (about 18), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 minced garlic cloves
Olive oil cooking spray
3/4 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup chopped chives

1
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; stir in 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
2
Bring another pan of water to a boil.
3
Meanwhile, toss shrimp in 1 tablespoon each lemon and lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes.
4
Preheat grill pan or grill. Lightly coat with cooking spray; grill shrimp, turning once, 3 minutes or until just cooked through. Cover and keep warm.
5
When water is boiling, add asparagus, and cook 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain, and cover.
6
Whisk together honey, chives, and remaining lemon juice and olive oil.
7
Arrange couscous and asparagus on serving plates, and top with shrimp. Drizzle with dressing.

224

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup dried couscous, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Citrusy Shrimp With Asparagus falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrusy Shrimp With Asparagus

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