Juicy Shrimp and Lemon Garlic Couscous Pasta
A vibrant dish of juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon, served over fluffy couscous pasta in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup couscous pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the couscous pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Toss the cooked couscous with the shrimp mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad and a chilled glass of white wine for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg