A quick, flavorsome dish
These saffron-infused shrimp skewers with fenugreek pesto are a sophisticated, yet easy snack to savor with your family or to serve as an appetizer at a party.
Recipe of Saffron-infused Shrimp Skewers with Fenugreek Pesto
Recipe courtesy Amandeep Singh, executive sous chef, The Westin Garden City Mumbai.
Ingredients
Shrimp 9 ounces
Saffron threads 1 pinch
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Garlic (minced) 2 cloves
Fenugreek leaves (fresh, chopped) 2 tbsp
Pine nuts 1 tbsp
Parmesan cheese (grated) 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Soak saffron in warm water. Marinate shrimp with saffron, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Thread shrimp on to skewers and grill until cooked.
For pesto, blend fenugreek leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan, salt, and olive oil until smooth. Serve shrimp skewers with a dollop of fenugreek pesto.
