Scampi on Couscous (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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  1. In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil. When almost smoking, add onion, carrot and 1 clove smashed garlic and saute until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and their juice, clam juice and white wine. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes, uncovered. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Carefully pour tomato mixture in the bowl of a food processor and puree. Add a couple of tablespoons of water if needed - you want to end up with a broth. Check for seasoning.
  2. Return broth to the pot. Add 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add 2 cups couscous. Cover pot and remove from heat. Let rest for 10 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb all the liquid. Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large skillet, add the remaining 1/4 cup oil and the 2 cloves of minced garlic. Heat the oil, making sure not to burn the garlic. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and stirring occasionally, cook the shrimp until they start to turn pink, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp or they will become tough. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice, red pepper and chopped parsley. Check for seasoning.
  4. To serve, mound the couscous in the center of a platter and top with the shrimp.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1071.38 Kcal (4486 kJ)
Calories from fat 400.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.48g 68%
Cholesterol 131.52mg 44%
Sodium 2665.55mg 111%
Potassium 481mg 10%
Total Carbs 137.39g 46%
Sugars 2.92g 12%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g 32%
Protein 30.89g 62%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 27%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 110.1mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229.82 Kcal (962 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.54g 68%
Cholesterol 28.21mg 44%
Sodium 571.79mg 111%
Potassium 103.18mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.47g 46%
Sugars 0.63g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 32%
Protein 6.63g 62%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 27%
Iron 0.7mg 18%
Calcium 23.6mg 11%

* 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

  • 24.3
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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