Spicy Harissa Shrimp with Couscous

Quick and flavorful shrimp marinated in harissa, served with fluffy couscous and a bright lemon squeeze. Perfect as a snack or light meal.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

695 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£4.33/serving

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Grilling

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbShrimp(Peeled and deveined)

£7.50

2tbspHarissa Paste(Adjust to taste for heat)

£0.30

1tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.15

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

0.5cupCouscous(Instant couscous)

£0.25

0.5cupWater(For couscous)

To tasteSalt

To tastePepper

2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.35

Total Cost

£8.65

£4.33 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a bowl, combine shrimp, harissa paste, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the shrimp evenly. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
2.
While the shrimp marinates, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Typically, this involves bringing water to a boil, adding the couscous, covering, and letting it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
3.
Heat a grill or frying pan over medium-high heat. If using a frying pan, add a teaspoon of olive oil.
4.
Grill or pan-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
5.
Divide the couscous between plates. Top with the grilled or pan-fried harissa shrimp.
6.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and couscous. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Buy ingredients on Loop

My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (284g)

695 kcal / 2908 kJ

Carbs

37g

14% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

77g

154% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

1350 mg

59% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense flavor, marinate the shrimp for up to 30 minutes.

If grilling, use skewers to prevent the shrimp from falling through the grates.

Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the grill alongside the shrimp for a more substantial meal.

Adjust the amount of harissa paste to control the spiciness.

Cooking Equipment

Bowl

Grill or Frying Pan

Saucepan

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Share recipe

Loading recipe...