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Basil, Tomato & Garlic Shrimp
serves 4

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Basil, Tomato & Garlic Shrimp
This shrimp recipe exudes summer. It's easy, quick and uses lots of fresh warm weather ingredients.

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5-6 cloves garlic cut into slivers
1 pound shrimp
3-4 large fresh tomatoes cut into wedges
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup couscous
1-1/2 cups water
  1. In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Saute the red pepper flakes and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium-high, add shrimp and tomatoes, cooking for about 2 minutes, or until shrimp are done. (They should be pink.)
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and basil, remove pan from heat and set aside.
  4. Pour couscous and water into a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
  5. Stir the shrimp well, fluff couscous with a fork, place the couscous into a serving bowl and arrange shrimp mixture on top. 
Calories 377, Fat 8.7g, Cholesterol 221mg, Sodium 271mg
Carbohydrates 42.7g, Fiber 4.6g, Sugars 5.0g, Protein 31.3g
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