Couscous with Saffron, Shrimp, and Pesto песто ™

Ingredients:

2 Person | 40 min | Easy

• Couscous: 280 g
• Hot water: 320 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
• White wine: 1 small glass
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Shrimp (peeled): 400 g
• Pesto alla Genovese: 200 g
• Basil leaf: to taste

Preparation:

• Prepare the couscous: In a large bowl, pour the couscous and cover it with salted hot water. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
• Season the couscous: Add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and fluff the couscous with a fork. Set aside.
• Prepare the aromatic mix: Peel the garlic, wash and dry the parsley, then finely chop both.
• Cook the shrimp: In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil and add the aromatic mix and the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the white wine and let it evaporate.
• Combine the ingredients: Season the couscous with the pesto and the shrimp. Add a few torn pieces of basil leaf.
• Serve: Serve the dish immediately or chilled.