Emerils Shrimp And Avocado Salad With New Orleans Style Remoulade Sauce And Baby Greens Food

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH NEW ORLEANS-STYLE REMOULADE SAUCE AND BABY GREENS

Steps:

• Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined. Place tomatoes in a small bowl; drizzle with olive oil. and toss to combine.
• Divide lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of lettuce and divide tomatoes evenly between each plate. Toss shrimp with remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of avocado. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

EMERIL'S SIMPLE BOILED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a large stockpot with 4 quarts water. Squeeze lemons into water, and add garlic, onion, bay leaves, 1 tablespoon Emeril's Essence, salt, cayenne, and liquid crawfish boil. Place over high heat and bring to a boil; let boil 5 minutes.
• Season with remaining tablespoon Emeril's Essence and add to boiling water; turn off heat. Let stand until shrimp are just cooked through 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain and chill before serving.

SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 quarts of water, 3 tablespoons salt, and the lemon to a boil in a large saucepan. Add half the shrimp and reduce the heat to medium. Cook uncovered for only 3 minutes or until the shrimp are barely cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. Bring the water back to a boil and repeat with the remaining shrimp. Let cool; then peel, and devein the shrimp.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, wine or vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and dill. Combine with the peeled shrimp. Add the red onion and celery and check the seasonings. Serve or cover and refrigerate for a few hours.

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

Steps:

• Early in the day, make the Remoulade sauce by placing the first 11 ingredients (mayonnaise down to freshly ground black pepper) in a food processor. Process until well combined. Transfer to a non-reactive airtight container. Chill thoroughly before using. This sauce can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• Place lettuce in a large bowl. Drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.
• Place tomatoes in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil, toss to combine.
• Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of the lettuce and divide the tomatoes evenly between the plates. Toss the shrimp with the remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of the avocado. Garnish with the scallions and serve immediately.

BAKED SHRIMP/NEW ORLEANS REMOULADE SAUCE/FRENCH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• FOR THE REMOULADE SAUCE:.
• Preheat oven to 450°F; coat a 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Pulse the bell pepper, mayonnaise, Dijon, scallions, shallot, parsley, honey, and lemon juice in a food processor until bell pepper, shallots, and parsley are minced and sauce is well mixed.
• Season sauce with salt, pepper & red pepper flakes; chill until ready to serve.
• FOR THE SHRIMP:.
• Toast bread crumbs in 1-2 tablespoons oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer crumbs to a bowl and stir in chives, salt, pepper & red pepper flakes.
• Combine melted butter and remaining 1-3 tablespoons olive oil in another bowl.
• Dip shrimp into butter mixture, then dredge in crumbs and arrange in the prepared dish.
• Bake until shrimp are cooked through and crumbs are crisp, about 10 minutes.
• FOR FRENCH POTATO SALAD:.
• Cook potatoes in a pot of salted water with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (gives it a nice kick)until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Add haricots verts(to the potatoes) & cook 2 minutes drain and set vegetables aside (on some toweling).
• Whisk together, Dijon, oil, vinegar, honey and tarragon in a large bowl.
• Season vinaigrette with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes(if using) & a sprinkling of toasted white sesame seeds.
• Add warm potatoes and beans, toss to coat.