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Shrimp and Couscous with Lemon and Herbs (Easy Dinner for Two)

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This shrimp and couscous is light, fresh, and ready in just 20 minutes. Made with simple ingredients, it’s an easy and satisfying dinner for two.

  • Author: George
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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For the couscous

  • 3/4 cup dry couscous
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 green onion, white and green parts separated
  • 1/4–1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust depending on broth)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon zest

For the shrimp

  • 12 ounces shrimp (31/40 count), peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch garlic powder

For serving

  • Lemon wedges
  • Your choice of vegetables

Instructions

1. Cook the couscous:
Heat olive oil in a small pot and sauté the white part of the green onion until fragrant. Add salt and ground coriander. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.

2. Steam the couscous:
Turn off the heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let sit for 7–9 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then fold in parsley, lemon zest, and the green part of the green onion. Taste and adjust seasoning. Let cool slightly.

3. Cook the shrimp:
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Arrange in a single layer and air fry for 4–5 minutes, just until opaque and cooked through.

 

4. Assemble:
Spoon couscous onto plates and top with shrimp. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • You can use slightly larger shrimp (21/25) if you prefer a juicier texture. Just add an extra minute to the cooking time.
  • Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and roast for about 6–8 minutes, until just cooked through.
  • Skillet method: Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook until the edges turn pink. Flip and cook for about 1 more minute, just until cooked through.

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