Barbecue Shrimp with Kale & Couscous

Both the kids love seafood. Especially shrimp.

So quick and easy shrimp recipes are a must. This is a really nice and simple, yet tasty recipe which makes the kids happy.

You may want to double this tho.

Barbecue Shrimp with Kale & Couscous

Simple shrimp dinner
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp poultry or steak seasoning
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat couscous
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp buttter
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 cups kale chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Combine the chicken broth and poultry seasoning in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the couscous, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Add the Parmesan cheese and butter, and stir to mix everything well.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the kale and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, when the kale will turn bright green in color. Then add the water and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the kale is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Make a well in the center of the kale and add the crushed red pepper, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the crushed red pepper, the garlic, and salt. Let cook for a minute, then stir until everything is mixed well. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are done, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the barbecue sauce.
  • Serve the shrimp over a bed of couscous and kale.
Keyword easy, shrimp

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