Couscous and Shrimp Salad with Garlic Dressing

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What flavors go best with shrimp?

Some of the herbs and blends that compliment shrimp well are the following: Basil

Bay leaf, Thyme, Parsley, Paprika, Oregano, Mint, Marjoram, Lemon balm, Garlic, Dill, Curry powder, Cilantro, Chives, Cayenne pepper, Chili powder, Rosemary, Sage, and Tarragon. There’s plenty of experimenting, and mixing and matching for you to try out!

What to serve with seafood salad

Here are some tips for transforming any seafood salad into something unique and impressive:

• Accompany your salad with some buttery crackers on the side.

• Toast and butter a roll, then add seafood and green leaf lettuce for a delicious sandwich.

• Place your seafood inside half of an avocado.

• To create a pasta salad, cook 8 ounces of short pasta and add it to the mix.

More Shrimp Recipe Ideas

If you want to make the most of shrimp, you're in for a treat. This seafood is extremely versatile, offering a wealth of wonderful options. See this blog post for Succulent Shrimp Recipe Ideas and you’ll soon learn why shrimp makes such a wonderful ingredient for home chefs who are seeking new recipes to try out.

For something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, try our Greek Orzo recipe or one of our shrimp and rice recipes or an Israeli couscous recipe.