Entree: Italy – Shrimp Scampi-Style over Parmesan Couscous
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Additional
5 min
Total
16 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (approx. 20–24 medium shrimp) - 1 1/2 cups (260 g) couscous - 1 lemon (juice and zest), approx. 2 oz (60 ml) juice - 4 cloves (approx. 12 g) garlic - 1/2 cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
1. Prepare the couscous per package directions; once fluffed, stir in half the Parmesan and half the lemon zest and juice until evenly combined. 2. In a hot skillet cook the shrimp with minced garlic and the remaining lemon juice just until opaque (about 2–3 minutes per side), then toss the shrimp with the couscous, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and remaining lemon zest, and serve warm.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 402 kcal
Carbohydrates: 54.4 g
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated fat: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 193 mg
Sodium: 368 mg
Potassium: 462 mg
Calcium: 204 mg
Iron: 1.49 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T20:04:31+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.