Pan-Seared Shrimp with Lemon Herb Couscous

Succulent shrimp pan-seared with garlic and fresh herbs, served alongside fluffy lemon-infused couscous and tender sautéed zucchini for a complete and healthy meal.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 20 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.43/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Fat
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• sauté
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 6 ounce raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup instant couscous
• 0.5 cup water (boiling)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 zucchini (sliced)

Instructions

1. Pat the raw shrimp dry. In a small bowl, toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
2. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil. Place instant couscous in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the couscous, stir gently, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. While the couscous sits, heat the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove zucchini from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the seasoned shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
5. Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve the pan-seared shrimp with the lemon herb couscous and sautéed zucchini.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 393
• Protein: 31.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
• Fat: 6.8 g
• Fiber: 6.2 g
• Sodium: 1336 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
• Sugar: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 218 mg