MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP COUSCOUS
"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
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
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS
A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers - it's fresh, healthy & irresistible
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Entree
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the salt over the shrimp. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then the shrimp, and cook until opaque, 2 ½ minutes per side, stirring in the garlic for the last minute. Transfer to the bowl on top of the tomato mixture.
- Add the broth to the skillet, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the bowl of the shrimp and tomato mixture.
- Add the lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS
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
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
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.
SHRIMP WITH FETA OVER COUSCOUS
Developed for RSC Summer 2005. Prep time includes cleaning shrimp, if you buy them already cleaned prep time is minimal.
Provided by Sheynath
Categories Healthy
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium hear, when hot add onions and garlic. Saute until starting to brown.
- Add tomatoes, wine, lemon juice and lemon zest. Reduce until almost dry.
- Add chicken stock and simmer over medium-low heat to for 10 minutes to reduce sauce slightly.
- (repare couscous at this time, keep hot until ready to serve.).
- Stir shrimp into sauce, simmer just until prawns are cooked. If sauce is hinner than you like, thicken with cornstarch to achieve the desired consistency.
- Remove shrimp from heat, stir in capers, olives and herbs.
- Divide couscous onto 4 serving plates. Spoon shrimp and sauce on top of couscous. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 972.5, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 191.3, Sodium 645.6, Carbohydrate 147.3, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 50.4
SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI AND SPICY COUSCOUS
A one-skillet dinner that borrows flavors from chile verde. The couscous gets tang and heat from the salsa, and earthy notes from canned green chiles.
Provided by Sarah Carey
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Add onion and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add zucchini; cook until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add salsa, chiles, and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, then top with shrimp in an even layer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with peas, cover, and cook until shrimp are opaque and couscous has absorbed all of liquid, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with sour cream, sliced radishes, and more salsa.
MOROCCAN SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS
Make and share this Moroccan Shrimp With Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Scrape into a bowl using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate.
- While yogurt stands, combine the paprika, salt, cumin, curry, red pepper, and cinnamon.
- Bring 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika mixture, dried fruit, water, and broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in the couscous.
- Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- While couscous stands, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sprinkle shrimp with remaining paprika mixture.
- Add shrimp to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until done.
- Spoon 1/2 cup couscous in center of each plate.
- Top each with 1/2 cup shrimp and 1 tablespoon yogurt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 150.2, Sodium 978.6, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 21.2
SHRIMP WITH FRUITED COUSCOUS
This easy shrimp changes expectations on recipes worthy of backyard barbecues. An herb-yogurt-balsamic marinade brings a pop of tangy flavor to the skewered seafood. Serve on a bed of so-simple couscous dotted with orange peel and dried cherries.
Provided by Voskos
Categories VOSKOS®
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact (if desired). Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag.
- Combine the VOSKOS® Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt, water, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, and rosemary in a bowl. Pour more than half of the mixture over the shrimp in the resealable bag; seal bag. Turn bag to combine mixture and coat shrimp. Marinate shrimp for 30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Reserve remaining marinade; chill.
- Drain shrimp, discarding marinade. Thread shrimp on four 12-inch skewers leaving a 1/4-inch space between shrimp. For a charcoal grill, place skewers on the grill rack; cover and grill directly over medium coals for 5 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once and brushing with reserved marinade after turning. Discard remaining marinade. (For gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Place skewers on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill as directed.) Serve with couscous.
- Fruited Couscous: Combine chicken broth and orange juice; bring to boiling. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in orange peel, green onions, and dried cherries. Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 159.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 205.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
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