Drunken Shrimp a La Greque Recipe

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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque
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Directions:

  1. Combine the two tablespoons of ouzo, tablespoon of brown sugar, chopped garlic orange juice and olive oil in a bowl.
  2. Add shrimp and toss.
  3. Allow to marinate at least thirty minutes.
  4. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan.
  5. Add couscous and butter, cover pan and remove from heat.
  6. Let stand five minutes.
  7. Heat a grill pan (or a George Forman type grill).
  8. Grill cantelope slices and peeled red pepper quarters briefly.
  9. Dice cantelope and red pepper and add to couscous.
  10. Stir the teaspoon of ouzo into the couscous and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Cover and let sit so flavors can blend.
  12. Heat a saucepan large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer (or cook the shrimp in batches) over high heat.
  13. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp and the marinade.
  14. Stir fry the shrimp until done -this should take only a few moments-the longer the shrimp marinates, the less tiome it will take to cook.
  15. Do not overcook the shrimp.
  16. Place the shrimp in a bowl with any remaining pan liquid .
  17. Prepare each of four plates as follows:.
  18. Place basil leaves around the plate.
  19. Lightly pack the couscous/fruit/pepper mixture in a custard cup or ramekin and invert in the center of the plate.
  20. Place the shrimps around the mound of couscous.
  21. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 606.67 Kcal (2540 kJ)
Calories from fat 264.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.38g 45%
Cholesterol 70.84mg 24%
Sodium 1324.99mg 55%
Potassium 582.02mg 12%
Total Carbs 72.96g 24%
Sugars 15.11g 60%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%
Protein 14.95g 30%
Vitamin C 85.5mg 143%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 14.2mg 79%
Calcium 71.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.68 Kcal (631 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.3g 45%
Cholesterol 17.59mg 24%
Sodium 329.08mg 55%
Potassium 144.55mg 12%
Total Carbs 18.12g 24%
Sugars 3.75g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.14g 18%
Protein 3.71g 30%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 143%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 25%
Iron 3.5mg 79%
Calcium 17.9mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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