Parel Couscous met Garnalen en Feta

Pearl couscous with shrimp and feta

Recipe

This pearl couscous with shrimp and feta combines fresh flavors of cucumber, mint and lemon with the hearty bite of feta and juicy grilled shrimp. A simple and tasty dish!

ingredients

4 Persons

  • 450 g large shrimps (16 to 25 per kg), peeled and cleaned, with or without tail
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, plus extra to taste
  • 200 g pearl couscous
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, diced (about 200 g)
  • 2 corn cobs, kernels cut from the cob (about 250 g)
  • 75 g thinly sliced ​​radishes
  • 75 g crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 teaspoons The Spice Club Maroc spice mix
  • 60ml thinly sliced ​​mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

preparation

Step 1: Preparing the Pearl Couscous

  • Cook the pearl couscous according to the instructions on the package until done. Drain and let cool.

Step 2: Marinating the Shrimp

  • Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into a bowl. Mix this with the olive oil, minced garlic and The Spice Club Maroc spice mix.
  • Add the shrimp to the marinade and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Grilling the Shrimp

  • Heat a grill pan or regular pan over medium heat.
  • Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 4: Assembling the Salad

  • Combine the cooked couscous, cucumber, corn kernels, radishes and crumbled feta in a large bowl.
  • Add the grilled shrimp to the salad and stir gently to combine everything.
  • Add additional lemon juice and olive oil to taste, if desired.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

  • Garnish the salad with extra thinly sliced ​​mint leaves and serve immediately.

Information about salt

At The Spice Club we don't add salt to our products because we want to offer 100% pure ingredients, free from cheap fillers like salt and sugar.

If you want to add salt to dishes, you can of course. With our mixes, you at least have control over your salt intake, depending on your taste and health preferences.

Contact

Do you have a question? Email us at info@thespiceclub.nl