Mediterranean Shrimp Couscous Recipe with Lemon
Looking for a delicious and easy meal? Try this Shrimp Couscous recipe with juicy shrimp and pearl couscous. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Equipment
- Large skillet or oven-safe pan
- wooden spoon
- Microplane or zester
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium red onion sliced into thick inch pieces
- 1½ cups pearl couscous Israeli couscous
- 2½ cups chicken stock
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- ½ cup Kalamata olives chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- Optional: Crumbled feta cheese fresh parsley, lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium red onion (thick slices). Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Toast the couscous: Stir in 1½ cups pearl couscous and toast for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until golden.
- Add the liquid and veggies: Pour in 2½ cups chicken stock, and add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts, ½ cup chopped Kalamata olives, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the shrimp: Arrange 1 lb raw shrimp evenly over the couscous mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, and the couscous has absorbed the liquid.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with optional crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for added brightness.
Notes
Toast the Couscous: Cooking the pearl couscous in the pan for 30-60 seconds before adding liquids brings out its nutty flavor.
Perfectly Cooked Shrimp: Use room temperature shrimp for even cooking, and cook until they’re just pink—about 5-6 minutes in the oven.
Layering Flavors: Don’t skip seasoning each layer (garlic, veggies, shrimp) with a big pinch of salt for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1903mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1213IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg
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