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Shrimp Pesto Bowl {quick & easy}

Feb 24, 2017 · 2 Comments

Smoky Pesto Shrimp and Cauliflower Couscous

Do you know the difference between a shrimp and a prawn?

Yes, there is a difference, and it's well described in Cook's Illustrated. But, for this recipe and most recipes, they are interchangeable. The count per pound varies based on how large your shrimp or prawns are, however the cooking time is about the same. Both cook quickly, in a few minutes or so, and even faster if your frozen shrimp or prawns are already cooked. Frozen shrimp just needs to be thawed first.

You can take one of two approaches to this recipe: add the pesto to the shrimp, or add it to the cauliflower couscous. Totally up to you.

This recipe for cauliflower couscous is amazingly quick and easy, and the flavor of  the olive oil and garlic makes it especially aromatic. I like using cauliflower as the base for stir fry recipes and other hot bowl-like recipes. Here a couple of ways that I make cauliflower as a faux starch base:

  • cauliflower polenta
  • cauliflower rice
  • mashed roasted cauliflower
  • jeweled rice

Smoky Pesto Shrimp and Cauliflower Couscous

Smoky Pesto Shrimp and Cauliflower CouscousSmoky Pesto Shrimp and Cauliflower Couscous

Smoky Pesto Shrimp and Cauliflower Couscous

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  1. Diana Gordon says

    March 16, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    How do I find out the nutritional/calorie values of these gluten free recipes?

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    • Erica says

      March 18, 2017 at 10:47 pm

      There are several apps and sites online that can help.

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