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Drunken Shrimp a La Greque

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)108.3251
Energy (kCal)996.4776
Carbohydrates (g)115.1365
Total fats (g)7.9591
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. Combine the two tablespoons of ouzo, tablespoon of brown sugar, chopped garlic orange juice and olive oil in a bowl. | 2. add shrimp and toss. | 3. Allow to marinate at least thirty minutes. | 4. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. | 5. Add couscous and butter, cover pan and remove from heat. | 6. Let stand five minutes. | 7. Heat a grill pan (or a George Forman type grill). | 8. Grill cantelope slices and peeled red pepper quarters briefly. | 9. Dice cantelope and red pepper and add to couscous. | 10. Stir the teaspoon of ouzo into the couscous and season with salt and pepper to taste. | 11. Cover and let sit so flavors can blend. | 12. Heat a saucepan large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer (or cook the shrimp in batches) over high heat. | 13. When the pan is hot, add the shrimp and the marinade. | 14. Stir fry the shrimp until done --this should take only a few moments--the longer the shrimp marinates, the less tiome it will take to cook. | 15. Do not overcook the shrimp. | 16. Place the shrimp in a bowl with any remaining pan liquid . | 17. Prepare each of four plates as follows:. | 18. Place basil leaves around the plate. | 19. Lightly pack the couscous/fruit/pepper mixture in a custard cup or ramekin and invert in the center of the plate. | 20. Place the shrimps around the mound of couscous. | 21. Enjoy! | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    large shrimp 1 lb peeled deveined 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    ouzo 2 tablespoons 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    brown sugar 1 tablespoon 34.2 8.8281 0.0108 0.0
    garlic clove 2 chopped 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    orange juice 2 tablespoons 13.95 3.2239999999999998 0.217 0.062
    extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 1/2 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    couscous 3/4 cup 487.86 100.4654 16.5561 0.8304
    water 1 cup 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    butter 2 teaspoons 57.0 2.6189999999999998 1.781 4.8
    cantaloupe 1 peeled seeded sliced - - - -
    red bell pepper 1 peeled seeded quartered 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    ouzo 1 teaspoon 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    salt black pepper ground 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667
    basil leaf 1/2 cup 403.4676 0.0 89.7602 2.2667

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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