Green Soup With Baby Shrimp And Basil Food

SHRIMP WITH BASIL, GARLIC, AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside while you prepare the shrimp.
• Divide the shrimp between 2 (8 or 9-inch) pie pans and pat them completely dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp so they lay flat and are evenly spaced in the pans.
• Heat 2 large skillets over medium heat, or do this in 2 batches if you only have 1 pan. Season 1 side of the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add enough oil to lightly film the bottom of the pan and turn the heat up to high. Invert the pan of shrimp so they all fall into the skillet(s) at once. Saute the shrimp, undisturbed, until they turn golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Add a bit more oil and 1/2 the garlic to each pan. Turn the heat off and turn the shrimp over with tongs. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute in the residual heat of the pans. Transfer the shrimp to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp among 4 plates or a serving platter and serve hot or at room temperature.

GREEN SOUP WITH BABY SHRIMP AND BASIL

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro and buttermilk in a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Chill in refrigerator.
• Place the 1/2 lemon and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add the shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain. When the shrimp are cool enough to handle, peel them. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Taste the soup and adjust seasoning. Divide among 4 bowls and top with shrimp. Garnish with the basil and serve immediately.

GREEN SOUP

Steps:

• Saute the onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft. Add 4 1/2 cups of stock, split peas, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; then cover loosely and simmer over low heat for about 40 minutes.
• Add zucchini, remaining stock, and seasonings. Cook for another 10 minutes, until zucchini is tender.
• Remove bay leaves and discard. Puree soup, return to the soup pot and stir in the spinach and parsley. Cook over medium heat for several minutes. Adjust seasonings and serve.