Ingredients

Ingredients

• 10 oz Shrimp
• 1 c Pearl Couscous
• 3 Garlic
• 1 Zucchini
• 1 Parsley
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tbsp Verjus Rouge
• 1 tsp Summer Couscous Spice Blend (Ground Fennel, Ground Turmeric & Aleppo Pepper)

Instructions

Instructions

1

Cook the couscous:

Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high. Once boiling, add the couscous and cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Reserving ½ cup of the couscous cooking water, thoroughly drain the cooked couscous and return to the pot.

2

Prepare the ingredients:

While the couscous cooks, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the ends of the zucchini. Quarter the zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Peel and mince the garlic. Finely chop the parsley leaves and stems.

3

Cook the zucchini:

While the couscous continues to cook, in a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the zucchini and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

4

Make the sauce:

Add the tomato paste to the pan of zucchini; cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until dark red and fragrant. Add the verjus and ¼ cup of water. Cook, stirring frequently and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined; season with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.

5

Add the shrimp:

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and transfer to a bowl. Season with salt, pepper and the spice blend; toss to coat. Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan of zucchini and sauce. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

6

Finish the couscous & plate your dish:

Add the cooked couscous, butter and half the reserved couscous cooking water to the pan. Cook, stirring vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined; season with salt and pepper to taste. (If the sauce seems dry, gradually add the remaining couscous cooking water to achieve your desired consistency.) Divide between 2 dishes. Garnish with the parsley. Enjoy!