Quick Greek Couscous With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Quick Greek Couscous With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous; 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved; 1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek-style plain yogurt (such as Fage)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous
3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek-style plain yogurt (such as Fage)

1
Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add couscous, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to pan. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add shrimp to pan, and saute for 3 minutes or until done. Add shrimp to couscous mixture.
3
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, onions, and olives in a large bowl; toss. Add tomato mixture to couscous mixture; toss to combine. Serve with yogurt.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/3 cups uncooked couscous, 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Quick Greek Couscous With Shrimp 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.

Quick Greek Couscous With Shrimp

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