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Shrimp with Creamy Peas Recipe

This shrimp with creamy peas recipe is so unbelievably easy to make and is so fragrant and delicious! You'll love this easy shrimp dinner recipe!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 317kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¾ cup pearl couscous
  • 2 teaspoons Pesto Pantesco or tomato pesto of choice or use tomato paste
  • 4 cups water or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 4 ounces baby spinach
  • ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the shrimp:

  • Pat the shrimp dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to the refrigerator until needed.

Start the broth:

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the butter. Once the butter is melted and frothy, add the diced onion and cook, stirring often, for 6–8 minutes until softened.

Simmer the couscous:

  • Add the crushed red pepper and the couscous to the onion and cook 1 minute until toasted. Add the Pesto Pantesco to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the water or stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the couscous is al dente.

Finish the couscous:

  • Taste the broth and season with salt, pepper, and more crushed red pepper if you like. Increase the heat to medium. Once it begins to bubble, add the peas, spinach, and mascarpone or heavy cream. Reduce heat and simmer for 6-7 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the peas are bright green. Taste and season the broth once more. Turn off the heat.

Sauté the shrimp:

  • While the spinach and peas simmer, prepare the shrimp. Heat the oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. As soon as the butter melts, add the shrimp in an even layer. Cook without moving for 2–3 minutes or until the edges of the shrimp begin to char slightly. Flip and cook an additional 2–3 minutes or until opaque. Turn off the heat and transfer to a bowl.

To serve:

  • Ladle the pearl couscous into shallow bowls and arrange the shrimp on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 123mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 25mg
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