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: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 2 cups couscous (about 10 ounces); 2 1/4 cups boiling water; 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp; 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes; 1 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons drained capers

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups couscous (about 10 ounces)
2 1/4 cups boiling water
1 pound peeled cooked shrimp
1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons drained capers

1
Whisk first 4 ingredients in small bowl.
2
Season dressing with salt and pepper.
3
Place couscous in large bowl.
4
Pour water over.
5
Cover and let stand until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
6
Fluff with fork.
7
Add shrimp, tomatoes, celery, green onions, mint and capers.
8
Mix in dressing.
9
Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

1650

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 large garlic clove, 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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