Prawn Avocado Cous Cous
Brighten up your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and wholesome Prawn Avocado Couscous, a quick and easy recipe that combines fresh, colorful ingredients with bold Mediterranean flavors. Featuring fluffy couscous as the base, it’s topped with tender, garlicky prawns, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice. This dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy evenings or effortless entertaining. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh herbs, it’s a satisfying and nutritious meal you’ll love serving warm or chilled. Perfect for a light lunch, summer picnic, or versatile dinner recipe, this prawn salad is as delicious as it is easy to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Couscous
- 250 milliliters Boiling water or vegetable stock
- 300 grams Raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large Avocado
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water or vegetable stock. Cover with a lid or cling film and let it sit for 5 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed. Fluff the couscous with a fork and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic (minced) and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prawns to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared couscous, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
Add the cooked prawns to the bowl along with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and the lemon juice. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for a refreshing cold dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.1 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2034 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 86.1 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 2426 mg | 52% | |
*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.
