Gingery Shrimp with Couscous
Transform your weeknight meals with this vibrant and flavorful Gingery Shrimp with Couscous recipe—a perfect marriage of zesty ginger, plump shrimp, and fluffy couscous. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy dish combines sautéed garlic and fresh ginger with a tantalizing soy-honey-lemon sauce, delivering a delightful balance of savory and sweet in every bite. Topped with a sprinkle of green onions for a fresh finish, the succulent shrimp pairs beautifully with the light and tender couscous, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or cozy family dinners. Packed with protein and brimming with bold, aromatic flavors, this recipe is as healthy as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.25 cups water (for cooking couscous)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of couscous and 0.5 teaspoon of salt, then immediately remove from heat. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous rests, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1 pound of shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly and let it cook for another minute.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide it among 4 plates.
Top the couscous with the gingery shrimp mixture and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet on top.
Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
