Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Garlic and Lemon, with Couscous

Ingredients

For the Lemon Garlic Shrimp Skewers:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 and Juice zest of lemon
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
Lemon wedges for serving
Skewers (if wooden, soak in water 20 minutes prior)

For the Couscous:

1 cup couscous
1 ¼ cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp chopped parsley or mint
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Marinate the Shrimp:
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, zest, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15–20 minutes while you prep the couscous.
2
Prepare the Couscous:
Bring broth to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in couscous, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, stir in lemon juice and herbs, and set aside.
3
Grill the Shrimp:
Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers. Grill 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
4
Assemble & Serve:
Serve shrimp skewers over couscous with a garnish of parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Serving Size 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 430kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 480mg20%
Potassium 340mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 1g
Protein 30g60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute couscous with quinoa or cauliflower rice. For extra flavor, add roasted cherry tomatoes or a sprinkle of feta on top.

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