Description
Mediterranean Couscous with Shrimp is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring fluffy couscous, juicy shrimp, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s light, healthy, and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup couscous (regular or pearl)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook couscous according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- In a bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled couscous, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and 2 tbsp olive oil. Pour over the couscous mixture and toss to combine.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the couscous mixture and gently mix to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired and serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
Use pearl couscous for a chewier texture or regular for a lighter feel.Customize with added veggies like bell peppers or spinach.Make it vegetarian by omitting shrimp and adding chickpeas.Best served chilled or at room temperature.Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
