Best Shrimp Couscous Salad Recipes

SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Pour water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then immediately fluff with a fork. (otherwise it will clump). Set aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, toss together the shrimp, cooled couscous, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, parsley and feta cheese. Whisk vinaigrette to blend, then pour in about half of it over the couscous. Toss to coat, and add more dressing to coat thoroughly without drenching. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
• Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND MINT

Steps:

• Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Place couscous in large bowl. Pour water over. Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork. Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers. Mix in dressing. Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

COUSCOUS AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH TANGERINES AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place yogurt in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil and cumin. Stir in lemon juice and garlic. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Mix 6 cups water and salt in large saucepan; bring to boil. Mix in couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until water is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature. Gently mix in tangerines, garbanzo beans, raisins, 3/4 of shrimp, 3/4 cup green onions and 1/2 cup almonds. Stir in dressing. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large serving platter. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.) Garnish with remaining shrimp, green onions and almonds.

SEARED SHRIMP, SCALLOP AND GRAPE TOMATO COUSCOUS SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1 Bring water and ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt, and pepper to taste, to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool, uncovered. 2 Pat shrimp and scallops dry. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil over high heat in a skillet until very hot. Sear shrimp, turning once, for about 1 minute per side or just until pink and opaque; transfer to a bowl. Add scallops to skillet and sear for about 2 minutes or until brown and crisp on the bottom (don't try to turn them too soon or they'll tear); flip over and sear for 1 to 2 minutes or until browned and just opaque inside. Transfer to bowl with shrimp; set aside. 3 Add grape tomatoes to skillet and cook, shaking pan often, for about 3 minutes or until browned and just softened; transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add shallots and thyme and sauté for 2 minutes or until softened. Pour in vinegar and bring to a boil, deglazing pan. 4 Transfer shallot mixture to a large bowl, scraping pan well. Whisk in remaining oil, mustard and ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Pour half of the dressing over shrimp and scallops; toss to coat. Add couscous and diced zucchini to large bowl and toss to coat with dressing. 5 Arrange greens on individual serving plates, top with couscous and tomatoes. Arrange shrimp and scallops on top and drizzle salads with remaining dressing from bowl.

LEMONY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS SALAD

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.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss half of the garlic with the 2 Tbs of olive oil and the shrimp.
• Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium high.
• Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Grill about 2 min on each side, or until cooked through.
• Set aside.
• In a microwavable dish, stir the couscous with the chicken broth and season to taste with pepper.
• Microwave the couscous on high for 4 minute.
• Fluff with a fork.
• In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and lemon zest, the remaining garlic and the parsley.
• Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and toss with the cucumber.
• Spoon the dressing over the couscous, adjust the seasoning and top with the grilled shrimp.

SALT FREE SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD IN PINEAPPLE BOWL

Steps:

• 1.) Hollow out pineapple after cutting in half down the middle, leaving skin on. Scoop out center and dice that pineapple into small chunks.
• 2.) Sautee shrimp in medium saucepan for 3 minutes on each side in oil and our Lemon, Lime, & Orange Peel.
• 3.) Cook couscous according to packaged instructions adding vegetables and KBS Lemon, Lime,& Orange Peel Blend while cooking.

ROASTED SHRIMP AND PEA COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 400°F. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice, shallot, dill, Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and a few grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl; set aside. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and light golden-brown, about 3 minutes. Add the water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, roast the shrimp and peas. If using fresh peas, add to a pot of salted boiling water and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain. Pat the shrimp dry and place them on a rimmed baking sheet. Add the cooked or frozen peas and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Spread into an even layer. Roast until the shrimp are just opaque and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the couscous through a fine-mesh strainer, transfer to the bowl of dressing, and toss to combine. Add the shrimp and peas to couscous and toss to combine. Serve warm or let it cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 2 hours and serve cold.

SHRIMP WITH MINTY COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and 1 teaspoon of the salt to a boil.
• Stir in the couscous.
• Cover and remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
• Add the tomato, peas, mint, 4 tablespoons of the oil, and the lemon juice, to the couscous.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over moderately high heat.
• Add the shrimp. Cook, turning, until just done, about 3 minutes.
• Serve the couscous salad topped with the shrimp.