Mediterranean Couscous with Shrimp
This Mediterranean Couscous with Shrimp is a delicious flavorful recipe to try out for dinner - it's a warm delicious dish that reheats well!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives sliced pitted
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth low sodium
- 1 ½ cups pearl couscous
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the salt over the shrimp. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then the shrimp, and cook until opaque, 2 ½ minutes per side, stirring in the garlic for the last minute. Transfer to the bowl on top of the tomato mixture.
- Add the broth to the skillet, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 10–12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the bowl with the shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Add the lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
My Top Tip: Don't overcook the shrimp. They cook quickly, usually within 2–3 minutes per side, depending on their size. Overcooking can happen quickly, even without direct heat. Once the shrimp turns from gray to pink, remove it from the heat.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. You can serve leftovers cold or reheat them in the microwave. If the couscous dries up, add a bit of olive oil and stir to rehydrate.
This recipe is from the Skinnytaste One and Done cookbook.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 3mg
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