Entree: Morocco – Maghreb – كسكس بالجمبري ➤ Kseksu bil-jambari (Couscous with shrimp)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, approx. 16-20 medium - 1 1/2 cups (255 g) couscous - 1/2 lb (225 g) asparagus, trimmed, about 8-10 spears - 1 lemon, zested and juiced, approx. 3 oz (85 g)
Instructions
1. Prepare the couscous according to package directions; fluff with a fork and keep warm. 2. Meanwhile, steam or gently simmer the asparagus until just tender, then cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces. 3. In a hot, dry skillet, cook the shrimp in batches until opaque and cooked through (about 2–3 minutes per side for medium shrimp). 4. Toss the cooked couscous with lemon zest and lemon juice, then fold in asparagus and shrimp until evenly combined. 5. Divide among plates and serve warm.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 354 kcal
Carbohydrates: 53.5 g
Protein: 32.4 g
Fat: 1.1 g
Saturated fat: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 183 mg
Sodium: 143 mg
Potassium: 548 mg
Calcium: 107 mg
Iron: 2.61 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:30+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.