Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to all your favorite summer dishes just yet! Today, we’re sharing a tasty and vibrant pearl couscous salad recipe that is perfect for any time of year.
To make this delicious salad, you will need the following ingredients:
– 1 lb. of large shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can leave the tails on or remove them)
– 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 lemon, plus more for serving
– 1 cup of pearl couscous
– 1 English cucumber, quartered
– 1/2 cup of thinly sliced radishes
– 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
– 1/4 cup of fresh chopped mint
– 1/3 cup of diced red onion
– Salt and pepper to taste
Here’s how to prepare this delicious salad:
1. Start by cooking the pearl couscous in a pot of heavily salted water until it is al dente, following the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse the couscous with cool water and drain well before adding it to a large bowl.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the shrimp until they are opaque and just cooked through, which should take about 4 minutes. While cooking, zest a lemon over the shrimp and squeeze the juice of half a lemon.
3. Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the couscous. Then, add the cucumbers, radishes, and diced red onion to the bowl. Toss everything together with 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of the other half of the lemon. Don’t forget to add the fresh herbs as well.
4. Mix all the ingredients well, taste the salad, and adjust the seasonings as needed with salt, pepper, or more lemon juice.
Now, you’re ready to enjoy this flavorful pearl couscous salad with shrimp! This dish is bursting with fresh flavors and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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