<Return to Recipe Page                                                                    
*Print version:  use your browser's print function to print this recipe

www.RecipeGirl.com

 

Crunchy Shrimp with Toasted Couscous and Ginger-Orange Sauce

 

It's hard to believe this one is low fat...
 

 

 

SAUCE:

 

1 cup 

 

orange juice

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

2 Tbs 

 

reduced-fat mayonnaise

 

1½ Tbs 

 

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

 

1 tsp 

 

grated peeled fresh ginger

 

1 tsp 

 

fresh lime juice

 

½ tsp 

 

ground cumin

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground red pepper
 

 

 

 

COUSCOUS:

 

1 cup 

 

uncooked couscous

 

1½ cups 

 

fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

 

½ cup 

 

orange juice

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

1/3 cup 

 

chopped green onions

 

2 Tbs 

 

sliced almonds, toasted

 

1 Tbs 

 

unsalted butter
 

 

 

 

SHRIMP:

 

20 jumbo 

 

shrimp, peeled and de-veined (about ¾ lb.)

 

1 large 

 

egg white, lightly beaten

 

½ cup 

 

panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

 

1 tsp 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

½ tsp 

 

grated peeled fresh ginger

 

1/8 tsp 

 

freshly ground black pepper

 

1 Tbs 

 

canola oil

 

2 cups 

 

trimmed watercress

 

 

1

To prepare sauce: Bring 1 cup orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; cook until reduced to ¼ cup (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; cool completely. Stir in 1 Tablespoon cilantro and remaining sauce ingredients; set aside.

2

To prepare couscous, place couscous in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly. Add 1½ cups broth, ½ cup orange juice, and ½ teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Remoce from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; add onions, almonds and butter, stirring until butter melts.

3

To prepare shrimp, combine shrimp and egg white in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Combine panko, 1 teaspoon cilantro, ½ teaspoon ginger, and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add shrimp to the bag; seal and shake to coat.

4

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; arrange shrimp in a single layer in pan. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.

5

Place ¾ cup couscous on each of 4 plates; top each with ½ cup watercress and 5 shrimp. Drizzle each with 1½ tablespoons sauce.

 

Servings: 4

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

372.36

 

Calories From Fat (28%)

 

103.71

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 11.80g

 

18%

 

Saturated Fat 2.84g

 

14%

 

Cholesterol 63.40mg

 

21%

 

Sodium 758.42mg

 

32%

 

Potassium 544.68mg

 

16%

 

Carbohydrates 49.33g

 

16%

 

Dietary Fiber 3.66g

 

15%

 

Sugar 8.86g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 45.66g

 

 

 

Protein 16.98g

 

34%

 

 

 Recipe Source

Cooking Light

©2006- 2008 RecipeGirl.com.   All Rights Reserved.