Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Fish & Seafood Recipes Healthy Shellfish Recipes Healthy Shrimp Recipes Grilled Harissa Shrimp Skewers with Herb-&-Zucchini Couscous These shrimp skewers feature harissa paste—a Middle Eastern chile pepper paste that's flavored with garlic, caraway, coriander and cumin. It adds rich flavor to the shrimp and complements the smokiness from the grill. Grilled zucchini combined with couscous and a sweet and tangy dressing featuring preserved lemon rounds out the meal. By Laura Kanya Laura Kanya Laura Kanya is a recipe tester and developer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen. Laura tests many recipes that come through the Test Kitchen door, including for feature articles as well as for all sections of the magazine. She discovered her love of baking growing up alongside two grandmothers and a mom who shared the same love of baking and cooking. They unknowingly established the importance of food and cooking in Laura's life. Growing up outside of Philadelphia, she had access to some great restaurants, and her dad took her to many. After graduating from the University of Vermont in 1998 with a B.S. in dietetics, she pursued her love of baking by graduating with an associate degree in baking and pastry arts from the Culinary Institute of America in 2000. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 25, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Brittany Conerly Active Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth ½ cup whole-wheat couscous 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ⅛ teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick planks 4 tablespoons harissa paste 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon honey 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill and/or basil Directions Preheat grill to medium-high. Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, thread shrimp onto 4 skewers. Pat dry with paper towels. Brush with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Brush zucchini with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil. Oil the grill rack. Grill the shrimp skewers for 2 minutes. Flip and brush with half the harissa. Flip and brush again with the remaining harissa. Continue grilling until the shrimp are firm and cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Grill the zucchini until lightly browned and tender, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the zucchini to a clean cutting board and chop. Whisk lemon zest and juice, preserved lemon, shallot, mustard and honey with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the couscous, zucchini, pine nuts and herbs; toss to coat. Serve with the shrimp. Equipment 4 skewers Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 319 Calories 13g Fat 23g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 319 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 28g 56% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 183mg 61% Vitamin A 259IU 5% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Vitamin E 1mg 9% Folate 22mcg 6% Vitamin K 37mcg 31% Sodium 529mg 23% Calcium 98mg 8% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 69mg 16% Potassium 559mg 12% Zinc 2mg 18% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved