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Shrimp Scampi Couscous

Shrimp Scampi Couscous

Delicate Shrimp Scampi mixed with a lemony Couscous
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb Jumbo Shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1 stick Buttter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Parsley

For the Couscous

  • 3 cups Pearl Couscous also called Israeli Couscous
  • 4½ cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all of the ingredients.
  • In a sauce pan over medium heat, add couscous, chicken broth, lemon juice and basil. Cover with lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add butter, garlic, red pepper flakes and parsley. Once melted, add shrimp. Cover with lid, reduce heat to medium and let cook until couscous is done.
  • Remove lid from couscous and stir in lemon zest and parmesan cheese. Then add couscous to saute pan with shrimp. Toss to coat and cook another 3-5 minutes - stirring regularly.
Keyword couscous, seafood, shrimp, shrimp recipes, shrimp scampi
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