Crunchy Shrimp With Toasted Couscous & Ginger-Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Crunchy Shrimp With Toasted Couscous & Ginger-Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SAUCE; 1 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; COUSCOUS; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup chopped green onion; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; SHRIMP; 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (3/4 lb); 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups trimmed watercress

Servings: persons

SAUCE
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
COUSCOUS
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
SHRIMP
20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (3/4 lb)
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups trimmed watercress

1
To prepare sauce:
2
Bring 1 cup orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-hig heat; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup(about 10 minutes).
3
Remove from heat; cool completely.
4
Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro and the next seven ingredients(through red pepper), set aside.
5
To prepare couscous:
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Place couscous in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly.
7
Add 1-1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
9
Fluff with a fork, add onions, almonds and butter, stirring until butter melts.
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Keep warm.
11
To prepare shrimp:
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Combine shrimp and egg white in a large bowl, tossing to coat.
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Combine the panko, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
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Add shrimp to the bag, and seal and shake to coat.
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Heat oil in a large nonyick skillet over medium-high heat; arrange shrimp in a single layer in pan.
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Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until done.
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Place 3/4 cup of couscous on each of 4 plates; top each with 1/2 cup watercress and 5 shrimp. Drizzle each with 1-1/2 tablespoons sauce.
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Enjoy!

943

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SAUCE, 1 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Shrimp With Toasted Couscous & Ginger-Orange Sauce 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.

Crunchy Shrimp With Toasted Couscous & Ginger-Orange Sauce

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