Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 clove garlic, halved; 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled; 2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/3 cups couscous; 2 1/2 cups watercress, tough stems removed (from a 5-ounce bunch); 2 scallions including green tops, chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 pound tomatoes, diced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 clove garlic, halved
2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
2 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups watercress, tough stems removed (from a 5-ounce bunch)
2 scallions including green tops, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 pound tomatoes, diced
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Light the grill or heat the broiler.
2
In a small saucepan, combine the oil, tarragon, and garlic.
3
Cook over moderately low heat until the garlic just starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from the heat, let the oil cool slightly, and then discard the garlic.
5
Thread the shrimp onto metal or wooden skewers and brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the tarragon oil.
6
In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a boil with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt.
7
Stir in the couscous.
8
Cover, remove from the heat, and let sit for 5 minutes.
9
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, toss the couscous with the watercress, scallions, lemon juice, tomatoes, and the remaining tarragon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper.
10
Meanwhile, grill or broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 5 minutes.
11
Serve the shrimp skewers on top of the couscous salad with lemon wedges on the side.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1 clove garlic, halved, 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled, and more.

Yes, Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad 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.

Grilled Shrimp with Couscous Salad

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