Best Shrimp And Couscous Stirfry Recipes

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SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LEMON COUSCOUS



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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

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 pounds cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

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.

SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS



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This one-pot wonder that takes its inspiration from paella will impress friends and family and satisfy even the hungriest diners.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 leeks, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
2 carrots, shredded
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup couscous
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Toss shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute, tossing, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove.
  • Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan; stir in mustard seeds. Cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add leeks, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in couscous, peas, and 2 cups boiling water; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Add shrimp; stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g

ONE POT COUSCOUS WITH SHRIMP AND PEAS



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One Pot Couscous with Shrimp and Peas - A simple dish made in 30 minutes from start to finish, featuring everyday ingredients but full of incredible flavor.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined and tails on)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup couscous (uncooked)
2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1/2 cup peas (frozen)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup pistachios (chopped)
parsley ( for ganish)

Steps:

  • Season shrimp with cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper and toss.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. When oil is smoking hot add shrimp and cook for a minute or two on both sides, until pink. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  • Add chopped onion and bell pepper to skillet and saute until onion is translucent. Add garlic and raisins and cook for another minute.
  • Add couscous and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil, then turn heat down. Cook couscous for about 10 minutes until all chicken broth is absorbed. Add frozen peas and cook for a couple more minutes until peas are no longer frozen.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add shrimp. Garnish with pistachios and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 928 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS STIRFRY



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Make and share this Shrimp and Couscous Stirfry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FitKimTV

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 2 meals, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 inch gingerroot, peeled
1 garlic clove
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon sesame oil or 1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium)
2 cups mixed frozen vegetables (ie ( Asian Medley)
1/2 cup frozen edamame
1/2 lb uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Dice ginger and garlic; set aside.
  • Prepare couscous according to package directions; set aside 1 cup.
  • Preheat pan with oil on medium heat; add red pepper flakes, soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
  • Steam frozen veggies and edamame.
  • Place shrimp in pan with ginger and garlic mixture. Season shrimp with lime juice, sea salt and black pepper.
  • Sauté shrimp for four minutes. Add steamed veggies and cook for two minutes.
  • Serve over hot couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 239, Sodium 2679.3, Carbohydrate 80.8, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 47.6

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP COUSCOUS



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"This is a low fat, flavorful recipe that my family loves!" It's light and elegant and all the flavors work really well together; you'll be proud to serve this dish to your friends and family. Heather Carroll - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the shrimp, shallot and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook and stir the zucchini, wine, tomatoes and capers until zucchini is tender. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Add broth and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar and remaining oil; add to the pan. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese, the seasonings and reserved shrimp mixture; cook and stir over low heat until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SHRIMP AND BRUSSELS SPROUT STIR-FRY



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Brussels sprouts take well to stir-frying in this quick weeknight dinner recipe. Here, their sweet and earthy flavor is a good complement to shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded
Salt and pepper
1 cup bean sprouts
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 small green chile, such as Thai, thinly sliced
3 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 pound medium shrimp (41 to 50), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high. In 2 batches, saute brussels sprouts until tender, 5 minutes total; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Add bean sprouts to pan and cook until heated through, 1 minute; add to platter.
  • Wipe out pan, add remaining tablespoon vegetable oil, and return to heat. Add garlic, chile, and scallion whites and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and saute until opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Add to platter, drizzle with sesame oil, top with scallion greens, and toss. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

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