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SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD



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For a beautiful, flavorful cold salad and a wonderful variation from the standards, try this easy and delicious couscous. Shrimp and tomatoes are tossed with couscous and feta cheese, then dressed in a garlic vinaigrette. Always a hit, and never goes to waste.

Provided by Isabelle

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups couscous
2 cups water
¾ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Pour water into a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then immediately fluff with a fork. (otherwise it will clump). Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together the shrimp, cooled couscous, red and yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, parsley and feta cheese. Whisk vinaigrette to blend, then pour in about half of it over the couscous. Toss to coat, and add more dressing to coat thoroughly without drenching. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 194 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 570.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS



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A quick and easy summer recipe, this Mediterranean Couscous dish is made with shrimp, tomatoes, feta, olives and capers - it's fresh, healthy & irresistible

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
⅓ cup kalamata olives (sliced pitted)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon capers (drained)
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
1 ½ cups pearl couscous
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, feta, capers and black pepper.
  • Sprinkle the salt over the shrimp. Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil, then the shrimp, and cook until opaque, 2 ½ minutes per side, stirring in the garlic for the last minute. Transfer to the bowl on top of the tomato mixture.
  • Add the broth to the skillet, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the couscous, stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add to the bowl of the shrimp and tomato mixture.
  • Add the lemon juice and toss well. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK-INSPIRED SHRIMP COUSCOUS SALAD



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A light and refreshing shrimp salad with Israeli couscous.

Provided by Ashley DeStefano

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅔ cups water
1 ⅓ cups Israeli couscous, uncooked
¾ pound raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium heads romaine lettuce - rinsed, dried, and chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ English cucumber, chopped
¼ cup vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is completely absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon into a large bowl to cool slightly.
  • Toss shrimp with Greek seasoning.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until simmering. Add shrimp and cook until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to couscous with romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, and vinaigrette; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 145.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 805.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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