Name: Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp & Couscous
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous -; 1/3 cup lemon juice -; 1/4 cup olive oil -; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard -; 3 garlic cloves, minced -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided -; 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined -; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp & Couscous

1. 1-1/2 cups uncooked pearl (Israeli) couscous -

2. 1/3 cup lemon juice -

3. 1/4 cup olive oil -

4. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard -

5. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

6. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

8. 1/2 cup minced fresh basil, divided -

9. 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined -

10. 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest -

How to cook deliciously - Lemon-Basil Grilled Shrimp & Couscous

1. Stage

Cook couscous according to package directions; remove from heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1/4 cup basil. Stir 1/4 cup dressing into cooked couscous; reserve remaining dressing.

2. Stage

Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill shrimp, covered, on an oiled rack over medium-high heat until pink, 2-3 minutes on each side.

3. Stage

Remove shrimp from skewers; toss with reserved dressing. Serve with couscous. Sprinkle with lemon zest and remaining basil.