Zesty Mediterranean Shrimp and Couscous Skillet with Fresh Herbs

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper diced
• 1 medium zucchini diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 lemon lemon zested and juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
2. 2 In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add diced red bell pepper and zucchini, sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. 3 Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 4 Add couscous to the skillet and stir to coat with the spices and vegetables. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5. 5 Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes or until the couscous is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. 6 Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add the lemon zest and juice, and gently toss everything to combine.
7. 7 Remove from heat and fold in chopped parsley and mint. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8. 8 Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.