SHRIMP WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS

SHRIMP WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups almonds, blanched
3/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch mint leaves (about 1 cup)
1 lemon, juiced and zested (reserve lemon zest)
1 pound Israeli couscous
1 pound large shrimp or prawns, cleaned, peeled, and deveined
2 cups spring peas, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste Salt and cayenne pepper, to taste
1 bunch mint leaves (for garnish)
1/2 cup almonds, toasted (for garnish)

Steps:

Make a pesto by combining the Parmesan cheese, almonds, 3/4 cup of olive oil, mint, and lemon juice in a blender (reserve the zest). In a large pot, boil liberally salted water. Add couscous and cook for six to seven minutes. Drain and set aside. Heat a large skillet with the two teaspoons of olive oil. Add shrimp and saute quickly; add peas and continue cooking. Add one cup of pesto, followed by the couscous. Season with lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper. Finish with mint leaves, lemon zest, and almonds. Serves six. Calories Per Serving: 650 Carbs: 77g Protein: 32g Fat: 24g