Couscous with Shrimp, Tomatoes, and Peppers

If pasta appears on your plate at least once a week and you think its time to try something new, couscous will be an excellent choice. Its preparation is quick and easy, and in terms of taste, couscous doesnt lag behind popular pasta dishes. When combined with vegetables and sautéed shrimp, youll get a delicious meal that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 spoon Oil, olive

  • 0.5 piece Bell pepper, yellow, fresh

  • 0.5 piece Onion, raw

  • 12 pieces Tomato, red

  • 240 ml Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 150 g Couscous, dry

  • 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

  • 1 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 16 pieces Fish, shrimp

  • 2 spoons Juice, lemon

  • pieces Salt, table

  • pieces Spices, chili powder

Steps

  1. Clean and wash the vegetables. Cut the peppers into pieces, halve the tomatoes, and finely chop the onion.

  2. Heat olive oil in a suitably sized pan or pot. Add the onion and peppers and sauté them over medium heat while stirring for 3-5 minutes, until the vegetables soften slightly. Add the tomatoes and sauté everything together for another minute.

  3. Pour the broth over the vegetables and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan or pot and let it sit for about 5 minutes, allowing the couscous to absorb all the liquid and fluff up.

  4. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the garlic. Melt butter in a pan and first sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes, then season with salt and lemon juice (add a bit of ground chili if desired) and flip them. Let the shrimp cook for another 2 minutes.

  5. Once the couscous has fluffed up, use a fork to break it apart into individual grains. Mix in the sautéed shrimp and, if needed, season with a bit more salt. Serve the prepared dish on plates and enjoy.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 61.31 kcal
  • Fat: 1.17 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0.37 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.96 g
    • Sugars: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 2.76 g
  • Fiber: 1.03 g