Pesto Shrimp Bowls 🥗🍤
Looking for a light, delicious, and healthy meal to add to your weekly rotation? Look no further than these delightful Pesto Shrimp Bowls! This recipe combines tender shrimp, fresh grape tomatoes, and flavorful dairy-free pesto over a bed of fluffy couscous. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Let’s dive into the details!
Ingredients
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup couscous 🥣
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved 🍅
- ½ cup dairy-free pesto 🌿
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
- ½ teaspoon sea salt 🧂
- Olive oil, to cook the shrimp 🫒
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Couscous
Cook the couscous according to the package directions. Once done, set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Shrimp
While the couscous is cooking, season the shrimp with lemon juice and sea salt.
Step 3: Cook the Shrimp
Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook until they are no longer translucent and have turned an opaque pink color. Set the cooked shrimp aside.
Step 4: Prepare the Dairy-Free Pesto
Prepare your dairy-free pesto according to the directions. This adds a burst of fresh, herby flavor to the dish.
Step 5: Combine Couscous and Pesto
Strain the cooked couscous and return it to the pot. Toss it with the dairy-free pesto until well coated.
Step 6: Assemble the Bowls
To assemble your Pesto Shrimp Bowls, start by adding a generous portion of pesto couscous to the bottom of each bowl. Top with several shrimp and a handful of halved grape tomatoes.
Enjoy!
Your delicious and healthy Pesto Shrimp Bowls are ready to be enjoyed! These bowls are not only vibrant and full of flavor but also packed with nutrients to keep you feeling satisfied and energized.
I hope you enjoy making and eating these Pesto Shrimp Bowls as much as I do! They’re a fantastic option for a quick and nutritious meal. Don’t forget to share your creations and tag me on social media so I can see your beautiful bowls. Happy cooking! 🌿🍤🍅
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Pesto Shrimp Bowls 🥗🍤
Ingredients
For the bowl:
1 cup couscous 🥣
½ cup grape tomatoes, halved 🍅
½ cup dairy-free pesto 🌿
For the shrimp:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
½ teaspoon sea salt 🧂
Olive oil, to cook the shrimp 🫒
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the couscous according to package directions. 🥣
2️⃣ While the couscous is cooking, prepare the shrimp by first seasoning it with lemon juice and sea salt. 🍤🍋🧂
3️⃣ Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they are no longer translucent (they should be an opaque pink color). Set aside. 🍤🔥
4️⃣ Prepare the dairy-free pesto according to directions. 🌿
5️⃣ Strain the couscous and add back to the pot. Toss the couscous with the dairy-free pesto until well coated. 🥣🌿
6️⃣ Assemble the bowls by adding the pesto couscous to the bottom of a bowl followed by a few shrimp and a handful of grape tomatoes. 🍤🍅
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Pesto Shrimp Bowls! 🌿🍤🍅