Ingredients
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For the Garlic Butter Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
For the Lemon Cream Sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
For the Herb Couscous
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Couscous:
Bring broth and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley, dill, lemon zest, and salt. - Sear the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 1 minute per side, until pink. Remove and set aside. - Make the Garlic Butter Base:
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. - Create the Lemon Cream Sauce:
Lower heat and whisk in cream, lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in butter and lemon zest. - Combine and Serve:
Return shrimp to the pan, coat well in sauce, and toss in parsley. Serve over herb couscous and drizzle with remaining sauce.
Notes
- Substitute quinoa or orzo for couscous if you prefer.
- For a dairy-free version, use olive oil and coconut cream.
- Add sautéed spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra color and nutrition.
- Deglaze with a splash of white wine for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 330g)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg