Ingredients
To prepare Mediterranean Shrimp and Couscous, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
- Couscous (1 cup)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Fresh dill (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
- Cucumber (1, diced)
- Red onion (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
- Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Chicken or vegetable broth (1 1/4 cups)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Instructions
Follow these steps to create a delicious Mediterranean Shrimp and Couscous dish:
Step 1: Prepare the Couscous
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the couscous to the boiling broth, stir, cover, and remove from heat.
- Let the couscous sit for about 5 minutes, or until it’s absorbed all the liquid.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Dish
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, along with the cooked couscous.
- Add the lemon juice, fresh parsley, and dill to the mixture.
- Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g