Shrimp With Pearls

Directions

1. 1
   Cook couscous in well-salted boiling water, uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Stir in sugar snap peas 3 minutes before couscous is done.
3. 3
   Drain and transfer to a bowl, then stir in 1/2 Tbsp butter and salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4
   While couscous and sugar snap peas cook, toss shrimp with 1/8 tsp each of salt and peper.
5. 5
   Heat remaining Tbsp butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides.
6. 6
   Saute shrimp, turning once, until just cooked through, abut 3 minutes total.
7. 7
   Transfer shrimp with a slotted spoon to a plate.
8. 8
   Add wine, tomato, and sugar to skillet and boil until tomato starts to fall apart, about 4 minutes.
9. 9
   Return shrimp to skillet and stir in taragon.
10. 10
    Season with salt and pepper.
11. 11
    Serve shrimp and pan sauce on top of pearl couscous.