Garlic Butter Shrimp and Couscous Bowls with Roasted Broccoli

Bowls are the ultimate canvas for a quick, flavorful meal and this combination is a winner. Tender Israeli couscous gets tossed with fresh parsley and lemon, then topped with succulent garlic butter shrimp and chili-spiked roasted broccoli. A final drizzle of the pan sauce brings it all together.

This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without the fuss. The garlicky shrimp cook in a flash and the couscous is ready in under 10 minutes. It’s a balanced, delicious meal that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

1 unit Veggie Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Israeli CouscousView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce AsparagusView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce ParsleyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces if necessary. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop parsley. Quarter lemon.
2. Toss broccoli on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, ½ tsp chili flakes (¾ tsp for 4 servings), salt and pepper. (Use fewer chili flakes if you prefer less heat.) Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add half the minced garlic; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in couscous, stock concentrate, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings) and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until couscous is tender, 6-8 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 5.
4. While couscous cooks, rinse shrimp under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and almost cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Add 2 TBSP water (3 TBSP for 4 servings); cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until water has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), remaining minced garlic and a pinch of chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until shrimp are cooked through and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat; toss shrimp with half the parsley and juice from half the lemon.
5. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in remaining parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Divide couscous between bowls. Top with shrimp and broccoli. Spoon any remaining garlic butter from pan over shrimp. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, just thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking.

Can I substitute the broccoli?

Absolutely! Asparagus, green beans or bell peppers would work well.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.