Zesty Shrimp Salad with Couscous Recipe

Name: Zesty Shrimp Salad with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. couscous; kosher salt; Pepper; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves; 2 navel oranges; 20 large fully cooked and peeled shrimp; 1 lb. cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; 1/2 small sweet onion; 1/4 c. pitted green olives; 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 c. couscous
kosher salt
Pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
2 navel oranges
20 large fully cooked and peeled shrimp
1 lb. cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
1/2 small sweet onion
1/4 c. pitted green olives
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1
Place the couscous and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
2
Add 1 1/4 cups hot tap water, cover, and let sit for 15 minutes.
3
Fluff with a fork and fold in the oil, then the basil.
4
Meanwhile, cut away the peel and white pith of the oranges.
5
Working over a bowl, cut the oranges into segments, adding them to the bowl along with any juices.
6
Squeeze the membrane to extract any remaining juice.
7
Gently fold in the shrimp, tomatoes, avocado, onion, olives, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
8
Serve over the basil couscous with lime wedges, if desired.

584

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. couscous, kosher salt, Pepper, 1 tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Zesty Shrimp Salad with Couscous 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.

Zesty Shrimp Salad with Couscous

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