Garlic Shrimp Couscous Bowls
Garlic Shrimp Couscous Bowls made with smoky paprika shrimp, fluffy couscous, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and lemon. Ready in 25 minutes and packed with protein, this bright and satisfying bowl works for dinner or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Calories: 376kcal
Ingredients
For the Couscous:
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
For the Bowls:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of couscous, 1 cup of broth, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of parsley.
- Divide the couscous among bowls. Top with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta. Add lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to help them sear instead of steam.
- Cook shrimp just until pink and opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Overcooking makes them rubbery.
- Use low sodium broth since feta and shrimp both add salt. Adjust seasoning at the end.
- For a shrimp free version, swap with diced chicken and cook to 165F internal temperature.
- Whole wheat couscous works well if you prefer extra fiber.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 1522mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 859IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg
