Best Shrimp With Minty 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.

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.

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.