Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint Recipe

Name: Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon celery seed; salt and pepper; 2 cups couscous; 2 ¼ cups boiling water; 1 lb peeled deveined and cooked shrimp; 1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chopped celery; ½ cup chopped green onion; ⅓ cup chopped mint leaf; 3 tablespoons capers, drained

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
salt and pepper
2 cups couscous
2 ¼ cups boiling water
1 lb peeled deveined and cooked shrimp
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped green onion
⅓ cup chopped mint leaf
3 tablespoons capers, drained

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the first 4 ingredients.
2
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, add couscous.
4
Pour boiling water over couscous; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
5
Fluff with a fork.
6
Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint, and capers.
7
Add dressing and stir to combine.
8
Chill for 4 hours and serve cold.

1615

kcal

Calories

165

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon celery seed, and more.

Yes, Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint

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