Shrimp Scampi On Couscous Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi On Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2/3 cup uncooked couscous; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives; 1/4 cup dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked couscous
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; keep warm.
2
While water boils and couscous stands, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp; saute 2 minutes or until just done. Add tomatoes and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and basil. Serve over couscous.
3
Note: To prepare couscous in the microwave, add 1 cup water to a 2- or 4-cup glass measure. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until boiling; stir in couscous. Cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 2/3 cup uncooked couscous, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi On 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.

Shrimp Scampi On Couscous

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