Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp and couscous pasta with a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup couscous pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the couscous pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Toss the cooked couscous with the shrimp mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust lemon juice to your taste preference.
- Substitute couscous with quinoa for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg