To a medium pot, add 2/3 cup (1 1/3 cups) water, half the garlic powder, 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt. Bring to a boil over high.
Once boiling, stir in couscous. Remove the pot from heat, then cover and set couscous aside for 5 min to rehydrate.
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Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons.
Roughly chop cilantro.
Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces.
Using a strainer, drain and rinse shrimp, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high.
When the pan is hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then shrimp.
Cook for 2-3 min, stirring occasionally, until shrimp just turn pink.**
Remove from heat. Transfer to a plate.
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Reheat the same pan over medium-high.
When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter, then swirl the pan until melted.
Add tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring often, until tomatoes start to break down.
Add zucchini. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 min, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Add Dal Spice Blend, curry paste and remaining garlic powder. Cook for 30 sec, stirring often, until fragrant.
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Add cream cheese and 2/3 cup (1 cup) water. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, until combined.
Once simmering, add shrimp. Cook for 1-2 min, stirring often, until warmed through and sauce thickens slightly.
Season with salt and pepper. (TIP: If sauce tastes too acidic, add 1/4 tsp [1/2 tsp] sugar.)
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To the pot with couscous, add half the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, then fluff with a fork.
Divide couscous between bowls. Spoon creamy shrimp curry over top.
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
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If you've opted for double shrimp, prep and cook in the same way the recipe instructs you to prep and cook the regular portion of shrimp. Work in batches, if necessary.