I was feeling kind of lazy tonight with dinner, so I made some shrimp with couscous – two items that cook up in no time. This particular meal was really simple without a lot of ingredients, but I think that it could be a good starting point for a really tasty recipe. I wouldn’t make it the same again…next time I would add some basil, pine nuts, and sauteed onions to the couscous, and I’d marinate the shrimp for a while with a healthy drizzle of the olive oil from the jar of sundried tomatoes and some crushed garlic. And maybe I’d add some Parmesan on top. It would be much more flavorful and satisfying that way, but I just didn’t feel like any more work than necessary tonight. As it was, the meal was what I made it to be….super simple for a lazy night and healthy, too. I’m posting the idea, anyway, because maybe it can be an inspiration for a really great meal.
Prosciutto-wrapped Shrimp over Sundried Tomato Couscous
Source: Original Recipe to serve 2
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined and with tails removed
2 slices of prosciutto, sliced into 16 equal portions
Extra virgin olive oil
Black pepper
1/3 cup whole wheat couscous
1/2 cup water
1/8 cup sundried tomatoes, julienned (I buy mine in a jar packed in olive oil and already julienned)
1. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper, and toss to coat. Don’t use any salt here – the prosciutto is plenty salty.
2. Wrap each shrimp tightly with a slice of prosciutto, and place them on a plate until you’re ready to cook them.
3. Pour the water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the couscous. Stir well, cover, and let sit for five minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat a panini press or George Foreman and add the shrimp. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp is opaque. Alternatively, you could skewer the shrimp and cook it on a grill….this is what I would do next time, but again…I was really lazy tonight.
5. Fluff the couscous with a fork and mix in the sundried tomatoes. Top with the cooked shrimp and serve.
