Sesame Shrimp And Couscous Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/4 cups water, divided
• 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped (i prefer less)
• 3/4 cup frozen green pea, thawed
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons peanuts, chopped (dry roasted, unsalted)

Recipe

• 1 bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. add shrimp, cook 3 minutes or until done. drain and rinse with cold water; cut shrimp in half. bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. fluff with a fork; cool.
• 2 combine vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. add shrimp, couscous, lettuce, bell pepper, peas, and cilantro; toss well. sprinkle with peanuts.