Shrimp Scampi With Lemon Couscous Recipe

Name: Shrimp Scampi With Lemon Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 pounds cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 pounds cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

1
In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil. Stir in couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon peel. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir oil and remaining butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook for 1 minute on each side or until shrimp turn pink.
3
Add the wine, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining parsley.

622

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chicken broth, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, 1 cup uncooked couscous, 5 tablespoons butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Scampi 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.

Shrimp Scampi With Lemon Couscous

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