Quick Shrimp Couscous

In a medium pot, bring 1 ¼ cups water to a boil. Add couscous and ½ teaspoon kosher salt . Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes. When done, stir in olive oil, the juice from 1 lemon and another ¼ teaspoon kosher salt . Taste, and add additional olive oil and lemon to taste.

Mince the garlic . Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Increase the heat to medium high and add the shrimp, ½ teaspoon kosher salt , and fresh ground pepper. Cook until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes, turning once.

Serve the shrimp over couscous garnished with chopped parsley.