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here is a quick easy weeknight recipe that is becoming a standard in our house. it is fresh, light and delicious....

enjoy!!

lemony shrimp with white beans and couscous

ingredients

• 1 10-ounce box couscous (1 1/2 cups)
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

directions

in a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil.

stir in the couscous and ¼ teaspoon salt. cover and let sit off heat for 5 minutes;

 fluff with a fork before serving.

meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

add the garlic and scallions and cook for 30 seconds. add the shrimp and cook, stirring, until they begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes.

stir in the beans, parsley, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. serve with the couscous.

xoxo

elle.

recipe via real simple