Entree: Italy – Lemon Parmesan Shrimp with Couscous
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined, approx. 16-20 medium - 1 cup (170 g) couscous - 1 lemon, zested and juiced, approx. 3 oz (85 g) - 1/2 cup (45 g) grated Parmesan
Instructions
1. Cook couscous according to package directions; fluff and return to the pot. 2. Stir the lemon zest and lemon juice into the couscous, then mix in the grated Parmesan until evenly distributed. 3. Sear the shrimp in a hot, dry skillet until opaque and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes per side. 4. Gently fold the cooked shrimp into the Parmesan‑lemon couscous and serve immediately.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 310 kcal
Carbohydrates: 36.5 g
Protein: 31.7 g
Fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1.9 g
Cholesterol: 192 mg
Sodium: 343 mg
Potassium: 420 mg
Calcium: 184 mg
Iron: 1.23 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded.