Greek Shrimp and Couscous Recipe

Name: Greek Shrimp and Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat couscous; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 medium plum tomatoes, diced; 1 small bulb fennel, halved, cored and sliced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 15 -ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 scallions, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 cup whole-wheat couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 medium plum tomatoes, diced
1 small bulb fennel, halved, cored and sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 15 -ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 scallions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 2 ounces)

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Prepare the couscous as the label directs.
2
Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
3
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the shrimp and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
6
Preheat the broiler.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet.
8
Add the tomatoes, fennel and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
9
Add the wine and bring to a simmer, then add the chickpeas and 1/3 cup water; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
10
Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the scallions and 1 tablespoon dill.
11
Top with the feta, transfer to the broiler and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon dill.
13
Fluff the couscous with a fork and serve with the shrimp mixture.
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Per serving: Calories 481; Fat 14 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol185 mg; Sodium 392 mg; Carbohydrate 51 g; Fiber 10 g; Protein 36 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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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 cup whole-wheat couscous, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, Pinch of red pepper flakes, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Shrimp and Couscous

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