Shrimp Scampi with Pearl Couscous Recipe

Buttery garlic shrimp are quickly sauteed, then served over warm pearl couscous for a quick and simple shrimp scampi recipe.

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Serves
4
Total Time
20
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
10

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Pearl Couscous
  • null 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • null 1 lb. 31-40 ct. shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • null 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • null 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • null 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • null 4 Tbsp. butter
  • null 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • null 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare pearl couscous according to package directions.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic, crushed red pepper, lemon juice, and broth. Cook 2-4 minutes until slightly reduced. Add butter and stir until melted. Simmer about 5 minutes, until thickened.
  4. Add shrimp and cooked pearl couscous to skillet. Stir to coat and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges.
  6. Recipe tip: Chicken broth can be replaced with dry white wine.