Lemon Dill Couscous
Lemon Dill Shrimp Couscous With Roasted Zucchini
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes
SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 640/ Protein 30g
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: MediumINGREDIENTS: Lemon, Dill, Shrimp, ¾ Cup Israeli Couscous, Zucchini, 2 TBSP Seafood Bouillon Paste, 2 TBSP Cream Cheese, 1 Cup Cream Sauce Base, Onion, Garlic
Step 1: Prep
Preheat Oven to 450°
Wash, devain, and remove tails from shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels
Zest and quarter lemon
Trim and slice zucchini into rounds
Peel and mince garlic
Peel and slice onions into thin strips
Strip dill from fronds, and finely chop
Step 2: Cook Couscous
To a medium pot on medium heat, melt 2 TBSP of butter
Combine couscous, bouillion paste, lemon zest, dill, garlic, juice from half of a lemon, 1 cup of water, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Mix well
Bring to a boil
REDUCE HEAT TO LOW AND COVER
Simmer for 8 minutes
Keep covered and off heat until ready to use in step 5
Step 3: Cook Zucchini
Line a baking sheet with foil
Add sliced zucchini in a single layer
Drizzle oil to the tops
Season with preferred seasonings: ¼ TSP of salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning, and paprika
Roast on top rack for 15 minutes
Step 4: Cook Onions and Shrimp
To a large pan on medium heat, drizzle oil
Add onions
Season with ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Cook for 4 minutes
Once onions have cooked, add shrimp
Season with ¼ TSP of salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika
Mix well
Cook onions and shrimp for 6 minutes
Step 5: Finish Couscous
Once couscous has cooked, add cream cheese, cream sauce base, zucchini, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper
Mix well until cream cheese is fully incorporated
Step 6: Finish and Serve
Divide couscous mixtures between shallow bowls
Top with onions and shrimp
Serve with lemon wedge on the side
Serve Hot and Enjoy!