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Garlic Butter Shrimp with lemon cream and herb couscous on a white plate.

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Lemon Cream & Herb Couscous

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This Amazing Garlic Butter Shrimp recipe combines juicy shrimp with a creamy lemon sauce and herbed couscous. Bright, buttery, and done in just 30 minutes it’s a restaurant-quality meal that feels right at home.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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.
  • Author: Iris
  • 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