20g Protein Shrimp Couscous Recipe
20g Protein Shrimp Couscous Recipe rescues dinner when fancy meals feel necessary but patience remains suspiciously limited tonight.
You combine plant based shrimp fluffy couscous vegetables and herbs because elegant meals deserve bold personality always.
This dish delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan seafood alternatives easily impress dinner guests nearby.
20g Protein Shrimp Couscous Recipe
20g Protein Shrimp Couscous Recipe combines plant-based shrimp, couscous, vegetables, and herbs into a balanced vegan meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 12 oz plant-based shrimp
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add couscous, cover, and rest 5 minutes.
- Fluff couscous with a fork.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add plant-based shrimp and cook 4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, zucchini, and tomatoes, cook 4 minutes.
- Combine couscous with skillet mixture.
- Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently and serve.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 340Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin C: 25%Iron: 14%
Potassium: 12%
Magnesium: 10%
Vitamin A: 15%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add roasted peppers for sweetness.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for heat.
- Use whole-wheat couscous for extra fiber.
- Add olives for Mediterranean flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
