No Time to Cook Main Dish
Perfect for busy weeknights, the "No Time to Cook Main Dish" delivers gourmet flavors with minimal effort in just 15 minutes! Featuring succulent garlic butter shrimp paired with fluffy couscous and colorful mixed vegetables, this one-pan meal is as quick as it is nourishing. Zesty lemon juice and a hint of red pepper flakes (optional) elevate the dish, while fresh parsley adds a burst of brightness. With its wholesome ingredients, simple preparation, and elegant presentation, this easy shrimp couscous recipe is a lifesaver for anyone juggling a packed schedule. Serve it straight from the skillet for a comforting, fuss-free dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup couscous (uncooked)
- 1.25 cups chicken or vegetable broth (hot)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring chicken or vegetable broth to a simmer in a small pot.
Stir in the couscous and frozen mixed vegetables, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
While the couscous rests, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Reduce heat to low and add butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the butter sauce.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for 1 more minute.
Fluff the couscous and vegetables with a fork, then divide evenly among plates.
Top each serving with garlic butter shrimp and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.9 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 979 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 3197 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 325 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1999 mg | 43% | |
*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.
