Pesto Shrimp With Couscous With Parchment Paper

Name: Pesto Shrimp With Couscous With Parchment Paper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, HOT; 1/2 cup couscous, uncooked; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional); 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup onion, slivered; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 8 ounces large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 8 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto or 8 teaspoons basil pesto

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Put couscous into medium sized bowl, pour broth over, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Fold two 15 inch square pieces of parchment paper in half; cut into heart shapes.
4
Add bell pepper, onion, oil, salt, and black pepper to couscous mixture; mix well.
5
Unfold the parchment paper and place couscous mixture on one side of each sheet next to the fold.
6
Arrange shrimp in a single layer over couscous mixture; top with pesto.
7
Fold and tightly seal the edges with narrow folds.
8
Place packets on a baking sheet with edges (just in case something leaks) and bake 14 minutes.
9
Remove packets from oven and transfer to individual serving plates.
10
Cut open packets and serve.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup low sodium chicken broth, HOT, 1/2 cup couscous, uncooked, 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional), 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pesto Shrimp With Couscous With Parchment Paper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!