⏱ 70 min totalCouscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint
Per 1 serving · 237 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g17% of calories
- Carbs39g37% of calories
- Fat21g46% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint (237 g) has 421 calories, with 18 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 21 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), Vitamin E (27% DV) and Vitamin K (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 28%, 20% and 37% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Vitamin E27%
- Vitamin K32%
- Niacin22%
- Vitamin B620%
- Vitamin B1239%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber13%
- Vitamin A11%
- Vitamin C15%
- Thiamine10%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Pantothenic acid18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat20%
- Cholesterol37%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Couscous
½ tsp Butter
3 oz Shrimp
1 ⅓ tbsp Olive oil
⅔ tbsp Lemon juice
⅓ cloves, minced Garlic
³⁄₁₆ tsp Celery seed- 🥄³⁄₁₆ dash Salt
³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper
¼ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes
⅛ cup chopped Celery
1 ½ tbsp chopped Scallions
1 tbsp Spearmint
½ tbsp, drained Capers
Directions
- 1
Prepare the couscous according to the package instructions.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are just opaque and cooked through.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and celery seed. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the shrimp, tomatoes, celery, scallions, mint, and capers. Mix in the dressing.
- 5
Chill until cold, about 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, before serving.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (237 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 100 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin K | 38 μg | 32% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 51 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 39% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 18% |
| Choline | 75 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 95 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 380 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 307 mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 26 μg | 46% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 45 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 298 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,158 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 62 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 421 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 80minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 51minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 59minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint?
One serving of Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint (1 serving) has 421 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 37% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint?
634 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Couscous Salad with Shrimp and Mint?
1.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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