Shrimp Lemon Butter Couscous

Ingredients

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup hot vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1:
Place couscous in a bowl, pour hot broth over it, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Step 2:
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3:
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4:
Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink.

Step 5:
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chili flakes.

Step 6:
Serve shrimp over couscous and garnish with fresh parsley.

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