3 cups vegetable stock or water 2 cups raw Israeli couscous 2 — 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 fennel bulb, shaved thin, fronds reserved 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon lemon zest juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar small handful of
basil,
hand -
torn salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste