Lemony Shrimp and Asparagus on Minted Couscous
- 2 lemons
- 1 c. Israeli couscous
- 3 tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- Pepper
- 1 small seedless English cucumber
- 1/2 small red onion
- 1/2 c. packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 lb. thin asparagus spears
- 1 lb. large shrimp
- 1 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. From 1 lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel; set aside.
- Into large bowl, squeeze 3 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Cut remaining lemon into wedges; set aside for serving.
- Heat 3-quart covered saucepan of salted water to boiling on high.
- Add couscous to boiling water and cook as label directs.
- Drain, rinse under cold water until cool, and drain again.
- To large bowl with lemon juice, whisk in 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended.
- Add couscous, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint.
- Mix well; set aside.
- In 18 inch by 12 inch jelly-roll pan, combine asparagus, 1 teaspoon oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Arrange in single layer, with bottoms of spears touching one long side of pan.
- Roast 5 to 7 minutes or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, toss shrimp with cayenne, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- In pan with asparagus, arrange shrimp in single layer on other side.
- Roast 7 minutes or until shrimp just turn opaque throughout.
- Divide couscous, asparagus, and shrimp among serving plates.
- Sprinkle reserved lemon peel over asparagus and shrimp; serve with lemon wedges.
lemons, couscous, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, thin asparagus, shrimp, ground red pepper
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/lemony-shrimp-asparagus-minted-couscous-recipe (may not work)