Lemony Shrimp And Couscous Salad Recipes

BUTTERY SHRIMP WITH MARINATED WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Remove lemon peel in wide strips with a vegetable peeler, avoiding white pith. Finely chop strips to equal 1 tablespoon; transfer to a medium bowl. Squeeze lemons to equal 3½ tablespoons juice. Add beans, 3 tablespoons oil, ¾ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice to chopped lemon peel in bowl.
• Place garlic, crushed red pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium, stirring often, until garlic is lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add wine and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
• Add shrimp and increase heat to medium-high. Cook until shrimp are just opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley and remaining 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon butter. Serve over beans with bread, if using.

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LEMON COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil. Stir in couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon zest. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir oil and remaining butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook for 1 minute on each side or until shrimp turn pink. , Add the wine, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining parsley.

LEMON-BASIL GRILLED SHRIMP & COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing., Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-high heat until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with reserved dressing. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining basil.

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.

LEMONY SHRIMP AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous; remove pan from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
• Bring 1 ½ quarts water to a boil; add in shrimp; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain well and rinse with cold water.
• Peel, devein, and coarsely chop shrimp.
• Add chopped shrimp and bell pepper to cooked couscous.
• Combine the parsley and remaining ingredients; add to the couscous mixture; toss to combine.
• Cover and chill; taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve cold.

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.

GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
• Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.