Description
A delightful dish combining Mediterranean flavors with shrimp, vegetables, and couscous for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup couscous
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and smoked paprika; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and cherry tomatoes; sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in couscous and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, fluff couscous with a fork, and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Fold in shrimp and feta. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lemon juice and spices before cooking. Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, shrimp, couscous, quick meal, seafood dish