Shrimp Scampi and Couscous

Item No. REC12350
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Dairy
  • Contains Shellfish
  • Contains Wheat
Total Time
17m
Easy
6
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 2 shallots, peeled, diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 pound large frozen shrimp, peeled, deveined
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Instructions

Step 1
Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select START/STOP to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes. 

Step 2
After 5 minutes, add 1/4 cup butter to pot. Once butter melts, add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 

Step 3
Add wine and cook until reduced, about 1 minute. Then add shrimp, stock, lemon juice, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. 

Step 4
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to 0 minutes*. Select START/STOP to begin. 

Step 5
When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure. 

Step 6
Add couscous and 1 tablespoon butter to pot and stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. 

Step 7
After 5 minutes, add Parmesan cheese and parsley and stir to combine. Serve warm.