SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH LEMON COUSCOUS

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With just a few minutes of prep work, this makes an eye-catching entree. "I sometimes add a handful of halved grape tomatoes to the pan during the last minute of cooking," says Diana Santospago of Isle au Haut, Maine. "It's a very pretty, tasty dish."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 pounds cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil. Stir in couscous, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon parsley and lemon zest. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, stir oil and remaining butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add shrimp; cook for 1 minute on each side or until shrimp turn pink. , Add the wine, salt, pepper and remaining lemon juice; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with cheese and remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 254mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BekaEG
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Overall, this was a good dish. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was tasty. The couscous was a bit bland, but it was still edible.


Juma Mngwali
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes in the recipe.


Ashenafi Bizu
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The shrimp scampi was good, but the lemon couscous was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice in the recipe.


fenet bisrat
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon couscous was a great accompaniment. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mm Jjb
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I loved this dish! The shrimp were succulent and the lemon couscous was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rafsan Ahmed
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the lemon couscous was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MineAntoine
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Overall, this was a good dish. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was tasty. The couscous was a bit bland, but it was still edible.


Jx Jakariya
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes in the recipe.


Roman Miah
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The shrimp scampi was good, but the lemon couscous was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice in the recipe.


Md Zakir Hossan
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon couscous was a great accompaniment. I would definitely make this dish again.


Suren Jaiswal
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I loved this dish! The shrimp were succulent and the lemon couscous was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jacob Barela
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This dish was amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the lemon couscous was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Kyer
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Overall, this was a good dish. The shrimp were cooked well and the sauce was tasty. The couscous was a bit dry, but it was still edible.


Lovely Vishnu
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.


morsalin Khan
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The shrimp scampi was good, but the lemon couscous was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices to the couscous.


Abdulrehman Here
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the lemon couscous was a great accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


ARTUURSSYT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The shrimp were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The couscous was also perfectly cooked.


Arslan Zubair
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This shrimp scampi with lemon couscous was a hit with my family! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the lemon couscous was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.