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PREP TIME: 25 MIN
COOK TIME: 8 MIN
SERVINGS: 4 INGREDIENTS - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
- One 10-ounce box couscous
- 1½ cups chicken broth or water
- Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
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DIRECTIONS - In a medium bowl, toss half of the garlic with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shrimp. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Skewer the shrimp, season with salt and pepper and grill, until cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.
- In a microwavable dish, stir the couscous with the chicken broth and season to taste with pepper. Microwave the couscous on high for 4 minutes; fluff with a fork.
- In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and lemon zest, the remaining garlic and the parsley. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup of olive oil and toss with the cucumber. Spoon the dressing over the couscous, adjust the seasoning and top with the grilled shrimp.
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