Balsamic Shrimp over Couscous or Rice
Cooking Time: 20-25 Min Servings: 2
Products needed:
Fig Balsamic Vinegar
Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients:
- 1/3 c + 2 tablespoons Olive Scene bold Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Olive Scene Vanilla, Raspberry, Fig or Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 8 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ c chicken broth
- Pinch of saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil , plus a few whole leaves for garnish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ c Toasted Pasta Couscous (Israeli style) , or rice
- Freshly ground pepper
Directions:
- In a medium bowl, combine vanilla balsamic vinegar with a pinch of salt.
- Slowly whisk in 1/3 c of olive oil.
- Place shrimp in another bowl, and pour half of balsamic dressing on top.
- Refrigerate shrimp for 30 minutes.
- Place chicken broth and saffron a small saucepan with.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 3 minutes.
- Add basil, butter, couscous, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Bring mixture back to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until couscous is tender and most of broth is absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sauté on one side for 3 minutes, then sauté other side until crisp and opaque, 3 minutes more.
- Place couscous on 2 plates; garnish with basil leaves (if using).
- Arrange shrimp on top, add pepper to taste, and drizzle with remaining Balsamic Vinaigrette.
- Serve immediately.