Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Couscous

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A bright, 20-minute dinner featuring plump shrimp sautéed in garlic and lemon, served over fluffy herb-infused couscous. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, couscous, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 470 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz shrimp
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp dill
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse shrimp under cold water, pat dry, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Finely mince garlic and zest 1 lemon, reserving juice.
2. Step 2: Bring 1 cup chicken broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add couscous, stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy, then fluff with a fork and stir in lemon zest and 1 tbsp dill.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add lemon juice and cook for 30 seconds until sizzling. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat, cooking for 1 more minute until heated through. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp dill before serving over couscous.