shrimp couscous

Name: Shrimp Couscous
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PART ONE:; 1/2 cup(s) water or broth/stock (chicken or fish); 1/2 teaspoon(s) seafood base (Better Than Bouillon); 1/2 teaspoon(s) butter or olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) couscous; 1/2 tablespoon(s) green onion, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) chives, fresh minced; ## PART TWO:; 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/8 - 1/4 cup(s) asparagus, sliced small or frozen green peas; 1 baby carrot, very thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon(s) shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) minced garlic (jarred is fine); 1 teaspoon(s) seafood base; 4 - 6 ounce(s) shrimp, small frozen cooked, thawed; 2 teaspoon(s) soy sauce (or to taste)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on May 12, 2026

This recipe looks like a lot of ingredients, but it's fairly quick and easy, and totally delicious! If you like shrimp stir-fry, you'll love this.

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prep time 45 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PART ONE:
1/2 cup water or broth/stock (chicken or fish)
1/2 teaspoon seafood base (Better Than Bouillon)
1/2 teaspoon butter or olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 tablespoon green onion, minced
1 teaspoon chives, fresh minced
PART TWO:
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/8 - 1/4 cup asparagus, sliced small or frozen green peas
1 baby carrot, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (jarred is fine)
1 teaspoon seafood base
4 - 6 ounces shrimp, small frozen cooked, thawed
2 teaspoons soy sauce (or to taste)

How To Make shrimp couscous

Step 1

NOTE: Part one may be made ahead and refrigerated until needed. Also, it can be made on either the stove or in the microwave. If the seafood base is unavailable, it can be omitted.

Step 2

To 1/2 cup water or stock, add and stir in seafood base. Bring to a boil.
Step 3

Remove from heat. Add butter or oil, salt, and 1/2 cup couscous. Stir to combine. Add green onion and chives, stir, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm or refrigerate until needed. Fluff with a fork before proceeding.
Step 4

For part two, place a medium sauté pan over medium heat and add both oils.
Step 5

Add asparagus and/or peas and thinly sliced carrots, sautéing until just tender.
Step 6

Add shallots, garlic, and seafood base, stirring well to incorporate the base.
Step 7

Add thawed, cooked shrimp and soy sauce. Sauté until heated through. Add the desired amount of couscous, stirring to combine and warm.
Step 8

Serve warm. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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