Kraft Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls Kraft Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls

Kraft Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls

Bursting with flavour and vibrant colour, these Mediterranean shrimp bowls layer spiced couscous, sautéed shrimp and sausage, fresh veggies, and creamy hummus—topped off with a drizzle of Greek cucumber dressing for the perfect 20-minute meal that tastes like summer in every bite.
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Kraft Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls
Kraft Mediterranean Shrimp Bowls
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
2 merguez sausages, cut into small pieces
1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 lb (450 g) shelled medium shrimp (20-30)
2 cups (280 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup (125 ml) PURE Greek cucumber dressing
6 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
4 cups (100 g) arugula
Store-bought hummus, to taste
1 ½ cups (375 ml) vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp (5 ml) harissa (optional)
1 lemon, zest finely grated
1 ½ cups (300 g) couscous
¼ cup (10 g) Greek basil leaves, plus more for serving (see note)
Directions

Couscous

1. In a small pot, bring the broth, butter, harissa and lemon zest to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains of couscous with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Add the basil. Cover and set aside.

 

Bowls

2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the sausages in the oil for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside on a plate. Soften the tomatoes and onion for 2 minutes in the leftover cooking fat in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with ¼ cup (60 ml) of the dressing. Add the olives. Set aside.

3. In a bowl, combine the arugula with the remaining dressing.

4. Divide the couscous, arugula, tomato and shrimp mixtures among four bowls. Garnish with hummus and more basil leaves.

 

Note

Greek basil can be replaced with parsley or chives. 

20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

Directions

Couscous

1. In a small pot, bring the broth, butter, harissa and lemon zest to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains of couscous with a fork. Season with salt and pepper. Add the basil. Cover and set aside.

 

Bowls

2. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet over high heat, brown the sausages in the oil for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside on a plate. Soften the tomatoes and onion for 2 minutes in the leftover cooking fat in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with ¼ cup (60 ml) of the dressing. Add the olives. Set aside.

3. In a bowl, combine the arugula with the remaining dressing.

4. Divide the couscous, arugula, tomato and shrimp mixtures among four bowls. Garnish with hummus and more basil leaves.

 

Note

Greek basil can be replaced with parsley or chives.