Best Lemony Shrimp And Couscous Salad Recipes
LEMON-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP & COUSCOUS
The basil and lemon in this dish complement each other so nicely. Using fresh ingredients really makes a big difference. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing., Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-high heat until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with reserved dressing. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LEMON COUSCOUS
With just a few minutes of prep work, this makes an eye-catching entree. "I sometimes add a handful of halved grape tomatoes to the pan during the last minute of cooking," says Diana Santospago of Isle au Haut, Maine. "It's a very pretty, tasty dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil. Stir in couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon zest. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir oil and remaining butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook for 1 minute on each side or until shrimp turn pink. , Add the wine, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 254mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
LEMONY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS SALAD
Make and share this Lemony Shrimp and Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Stove Top
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous; remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
- Bring 1 ½ quarts water to a boil; add in shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain well and rinse with cold water.
- Peel, devein, and coarsely chop shrimp.
- Add chopped shrimp and bell pepper to cooked couscous.
- Combine the parsley and remaining ingredients; add to the couscous mixture; toss to combine.
- Cover and chill; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 216, Sodium 370.7, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 33.5
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