Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Lemon Couscous Recipe

Name: Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Lemon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon dijon mustard; black pepper; 16 large shrimp jumbo or 24, peeled and deveined; 24 basil leaves large; 24 slices prosciutto; 3/4 cup couscous; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
black pepper
16 large shrimp jumbo or 24, peeled and deveined
24 basil leaves large
24 slices prosciutto
3/4 cup couscous
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed

1
Whisk together balsamic vinaigrette and mustard in medium sized bowl. Season with pepper to taste. Add shrimp and let marinate for 1 - 6 hours in the refrigerator.
2
One hour before serving prepare lemon couscous. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into a 2 quart sauce pan with salt to taste. Bring to boil and stir in couscous, remove from heat and cover. Let the couscous sit for at least 5 minutes.
3
Heat your grill to medium or 350 degrees. Remove shrimp from marinade setting marinade aside. Wrap each shrimp first with a basil leaf and then with a slice of prosciutto. Thread four to five shrimp onto a metal skewer or a wooden skewer soaked in water for at least an hour. Grill shrimp until pink and cooked through - approximately 2 -3 minutes per side.
4
Fluff couscous with a fork, then stir in lemon zest, juice and enough olive oil to moisten.

568

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, black pepper, 16 large shrimp jumbo or 24, peeled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Lemon 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.

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp With Lemon Couscous

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