Crunchy Shrimp With Toasted Couscous & Ginger-Orange Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    SAUCE
    1 cup orange juice
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
    1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
    1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
    1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
    COUSCOUS
    1 cup uncooked couscous
    1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
    1/2 cup orange juice
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup chopped green onion
    2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    SHRIMP
    20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (3/4 lb)
    1 large egg white, lightly beaten
    1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
    1/2 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
    1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    2 cups trimmed watercress
Preparation
    To prepare sauce:
    Bring 1 cup orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-hig heat; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup(about 10 minutes).
    Remove from heat; cool completely.
    Stir in 1 tablespoon cilantro and the next seven ingredients(through red pepper), set aside.
    To prepare couscous:
    Place couscous in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until toasted, stirring constantly.
    Add 1-1/2 cups broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil.
    Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
    Fluff with a fork, add onions, almonds and butter, stirring until butter melts.
    Keep warm.
    To prepare shrimp:
    Combine shrimp and egg white in a large bowl, tossing to coat.
    Combine the panko, 1 teaspoon cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon ginger and black pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag.
    Add shrimp to the bag, and seal and shake to coat.
    Heat oil in a large nonyick skillet over medium-high heat; arrange shrimp in a single layer in pan.
    Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until done.
    Place 3/4 cup of couscous on each of 4 plates; top each with 1/2 cup watercress and 5 shrimp. Drizzle each with 1-1/2 tablespoons sauce.
    Enjoy!

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