Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp

Health score
11%
Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp
25 min.
4
492kcal

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If you're looking for a quick and delicious meal that brings a taste of the Mediterranean into your kitchen, look no further than this Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant dish that's not only satisfying but also packed with fresh flavors and nourishing ingredients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this meal is sure to impress both family and friends.

The combination of tender shrimp, fluffy couscous, and crisp vegetables creates a delightful texture and mouthwatering taste. Each bite bursts with the robust flavors of kalamata olives and juicy grape tomatoes, while a drizzle of creamy Greek yogurt adds a luscious touch that elevates the entire dish. This recipe is not just a treat for your taste buds; it's also healthy, with a balanced caloric breakdown that fits perfectly into any meal plan.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, this Quick Greek Couscous with Shrimp will have everyone asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into this culinary adventure that brings the sun-kissed shores of Greece right to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 1.3 cups couscous uncooked
  • cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup kalamata olives pitted halved
  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain 2% greek-style reduced-fat (such as Fage)
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 0.4 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1.5 pounds shrimp deveined peeled
  • 1.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add couscous, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to pan. Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  5. Sprinkle shrimp with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  6. Add shrimp to pan, and saut for 3 minutes or until done.
  7. Add shrimp to couscous mixture.
  8. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, onions, and olives in a large bowl; toss.
  9. Add tomato mixture to couscous mixture; toss to combine.
  10. Serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein35.06%
Fat25.29%
Carbs39.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.75
Glycemic Load
27.75
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.197391318238%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.52kcal
24.58%
Fat:13.8g
21.23%
Saturated Fat:2.09g
13.05%
Carbohydrates:48.69g
16.23%
Net Carbohydrates:44.6g
16.22%
Sugar:2.41g
2.68%
Cholesterol:274.78mg
91.59%
Sodium:620.97mg
27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:43.05g
86.1%
Phosphorus:498.5mg
49.85%
Copper:0.87mg
43.65%
Vitamin K:35.74µg
34.03%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.07%
Magnesium:96.67mg
24.17%
Potassium:711.59mg
20.33%
Zinc:3.02mg
20.15%
Calcium:173.31mg
17.33%
Fiber:4.09g
16.36%
Vitamin E:2.22mg
14.78%
Vitamin B3:2.35mg
11.73%
Iron:1.95mg
10.81%
Vitamin A:488.31IU
9.77%
Vitamin C:7.58mg
9.18%
Vitamin B5:0.86mg
8.56%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.27%
Folate:27.19µg
6.8%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.65%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.63%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.43%
Source:My Recipes