Description
These vibrant lemon herb shrimp couscous bowls are a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner. Combining tender shrimp, fluffy couscous, and zesty lemon herbs, they serve up restaurant-quality taste in 30 minutes. Perfect for summer meals or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (frozen and thawed are acceptable)
1.5 cups couscous (Israeli or pearl recommended)
2 cups vegetable broth (or water with one bouillon cube)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 cloves fresh garlic, minced (store-bought minced garlic is acceptable)
Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh dill or thyme, chopped (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and just firm. Season with salt and black pepper.
While the shrimp cooks, bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot. Add the couscous and stir to combine.
Remove the couscous from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork.
To finish the shrimp, add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and chopped parsley to the skillet. Stir to coat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer couscous to bowls, top with shrimp, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and additional lemon juice to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Freeze cooked couscous and shrimp separately for up to 3 months; reheat when ready to serve.
Customize with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, or feta cheese for added flavor.
Use a mix of herbs like parsley, dill, and thyme for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing and Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg