Food and Recipes Recipes Mediterranean Shrimp and Couscous Salad Be the first to rate & review! A 20-minute grain salad that's impressive and even easier than you'd expect. By Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer who's been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens since 2017. Her recipes and writing have appeared in over 10 nationally distributed print publications as well as on various digital platforms. Anna's recipes have been showcased on the covers of magazines such as Food & Wine and Southern Living. Anna earned her BS in agricultural education and communication from the University of Florida and a degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier Birmingham chapter. When not in the kitchen, Anna enjoys hiking with her son, husband, and 2 dogs. She also loves fostering puppies for a local animal rescue group. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 13, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Christine Keely Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 4 Jump to recipe A great main dish for lunch, dinner, or a potluck, this light and refreshing shrimp salad will become your summer go-to. Pearls of Isreali couscous make an excellent salad base as they absorb the dressing and add texture. Tons of fresh parsley and dill pack in the flavor, while the crumbled feta adds tang. Skewered shrimp are also a breeze to grill, cooking in minutes and are easy to flip and transfer off hot grill grates when on a skewer. If you can't find Isreali couscous at the grocery store, swap in orzo or another whole grain. In fact, this salad is easy to customize to your tastes; sub in your favorite herbs, use grilled chicken instead of shrimp, or add additional veggies if you'd like. This pasta salad tastes great served cold or at room temperature, and the flavors only intensify if prepared a day in advance. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked Israeli couscous 1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) 1 small garlic clove, grated ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ cup, plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish ¼ cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup) Directions Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil over high. Add couscous, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain couscous, and rinse with cool water. Stir together lemon zest and juice, garlic, pepper, 1/4 cup of the oil, and 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt in a large bowl. Stir into cooked couscous; set aside. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle shrimp with paprika and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Preheat grill to high (450°F to 500°F). Drizzle shrimp with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and place shrimp skewers on oiled grates; grill, covered, until charred and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Stir parsley and dill into couscous mixture. Remove skewers from shrimp, and arrange shrimp over couscous. Top with feta cheese. Garnish with additional parsley and dill, if desired. Rate it Print