Pearl Couscous with Pesto and Shrimp by @auxdelicesdupalais

35 min

4 servings

🌾

350 g

Pearl couscous

🌿

140 g

Basil pesto

🧀

60 g

Parmesan

🥜

40 g

Pine nuts

🍋

1 tsp

Lemon zest

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🌿

Fresh basil

🦐

500 g

Raw peeled shrimp

🌿

1 tsp

Chimichurri

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

🍋

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🫒

Olive oil

  1. Mix
    • Raw peeled shrimp
    • Chimichurri
    • Lemon zest

    Mix the shrimp with the chimichurri, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Let marinate.

  2. Cook
    • Pearl couscous
    • Salt

    Cook the pearl couscous in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions.

  3. Toast
    • Pine nuts

    Toast the pine nuts in a pan.

  4. Drain
    • Pearl couscous
    • Basil pesto
    • Grated parmesan

    Drain the couscous, then stir in the pesto, parmesan and lemon zest. Mix well.

  5. Cook
    • Raw peeled shrimp

    Cook the shrimp in a hot pan until fully cooked.

  6. Serve
    • Raw peeled shrimp
    • Pine nuts
    • Fresh basil

    Serve everything with the shrimp, toasted pine nuts and a few fresh basil leaves.

Pearl Couscous with Pesto and Shrimp by @auxdelicesdupalais

35 min

4 servings

🌾

350 g

Pearl couscous

🌿

140 g

Basil pesto

🧀

60 g

Parmesan

🥜

40 g

Pine nuts

🍋

1 tsp

Lemon zest

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🌿

Fresh basil

🦐

500 g

Raw peeled shrimp

🌿

1 tsp

Chimichurri

🥢

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

🍋

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🫒

Olive oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Mix the shrimp with the chimichurri, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Let marinate.

    🦐Raw peeled shrimp
    🌿Chimichurri
    🥢Soy sauce
    🍋Lemon juice
    🧄Garlic
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣Mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/6

    Cook the pearl couscous in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions.

    🌾Pearl couscous
    🧂Salt
    🍲Large pot
    🧺Colander

  3. Step 3/6

    Toast the pine nuts in a pan.

    🥜Pine nuts
    🍳Pan

  4. Step 4/6

    Drain the couscous, then stir in the pesto, parmesan and lemon zest. Mix well.

    🌾Pearl couscous
    🌿Basil pesto
    🧀Grated parmesan
    🍋Lemon zest
    🧺Colander
    🍋Zester

  5. Step 5/6

    Cook the shrimp in a hot pan until fully cooked.

    🦐Raw peeled shrimp
    🍳Pan

  6. Step 6/6

    Serve everything with the shrimp, toasted pine nuts and a few fresh basil leaves.

    🦐Raw peeled shrimp
    🥜Pine nuts
    🌿Fresh basil

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Sauce, Dairy, Nuts, Fruit, Spices, Seafood, Condiment, Vegetables, Oil

Ingredients

Pearl couscous, Basil pesto, Parmesan, Pine nuts, Lemon zest, Salt, Pepper, Fresh basil, Raw peeled shrimp, Chimichurri, Soy sauce, Lemon juice, Garlic, Olive oil

Notes

Parmesan (grated), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste), Garlic (chopped), Olive oil (a drizzle)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk, Tree nuts, Crustaceans, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Egg-Free, High-Protein, Sugar-Free

Calories

560 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 32g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Fat: 27g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 980mg, Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 3mg, Magnesium: 70mg, Zinc: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 350µg, Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin E: 3mg, Vitamin B12: 1.2µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Large pot, Mixing bowl, Pan, Colander, Zester

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Dinner Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@auxdelicesdupalais

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Mediterranean

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Juicy, Chewy

Flavors

Garlicky, Citrusy, Herby, Savory, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 1-2 days (store in an airtight container,refrigerate promptly after cooking,reheat gently before serving), freezer : not recommended (cooked shrimp and creamy pesto pasta do not freeze well due to texture changes)