Lemon Basil Shrimp With Shaved Zucchini Salad Food

GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH LEMON-HERB VINAIGRETTE AND SHAVED ROMANO AND TOASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high heat. Brush the zucchini on both sides with canola oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for just about 1 minute per side (until slightly charred and wilted), then remove them to a platter.
• Whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, to taste, and salt and pepper, to taste, and parsley in a small bowl. Slowly, whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
• Drizzle the vinaigrette over the zucchini and let it marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature. Top with shaved cheese, pine nuts, parsley and mint leaves.

SHRIMP WITH CHARRED LEMON AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Use a sharp knife to make a slit through the shell along the back of each shrimp. Remove the vein, leaving the shell intact. Rinse and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Whisk 1/4 cup olive oil, the ginger, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add half of the dressing to the bowl with the shrimp and toss. Add the lemon and zucchini to the remaining dressing and toss, then spread on a large foil-lined baking sheet. Broil until the lemon and zucchini begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the shrimp and broil until the shells are pink, about 3 minutes. Turn the shrimp, lemon and zucchini and broil 3 to 4 more minutes.
• Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the parsley and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Divide the shrimp, lemon and zucchini among plates and drizzle with the parsley oil. Serve with bread.

LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP WITH SHAVED ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss together zucchini, radishes, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
• In a large skillet, heat, remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add shrimp, lemon zest, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Saute until shrimp is opaque throughout, 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Serve with couscous and salad.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in center and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse under cold water and cool. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately, if desired.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl.
• Whisk in oil, then basil.
• Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil, add shrimp and cook 1 minute.
• Add zucchini and continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in the center, and zucchini is crisp tender, about 1 minute longer.
• Drain well.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Add 1/3 cup of dressing and toss to coat.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat.
• Divide greens among 4 plates.
• Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens.
• Pass Parmesan cheese separately if desired.

LEMON BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Preparation.
• 1. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Place shrimp and next 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and chill 8 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Stir in basil 1 hour before serving. Drain and discard marinade just before serving.
• 2. Divide greens evenly between Parmesan Baskets or serving bowls; arrange drained shrimp mixture evenly over lettuce. Serve with Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Lemon Vinaigrette.
• Preparation.
• 1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients. Gradually add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until blended.
• Note: To prepare ahead, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature, and whisk before serving.

LEMONY ZUCCHINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place zucchini slices in a colander for 10 minutes, allowing juices to release; pat dry.
• Combine zucchini, onion, and parsley together in a bowl.
• Mix lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sugar together in a separate bowl; season with salt and pepper. Slowly stream olive oil into lemon juice mixture while whisking constantly until dressing emulsifies. Pour dressing over zucchini mixture; toss to coat.

CREAMY LEMON-BASIL SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the pan and cook 30 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
• Add shallots to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth, lemon zest, and 1/2 of the lemon juice; heat for 2 minutes. Reserve remaining lemon juice for another use.
• Add cream and bring to a simmer. Return shrimp to the skillet and cook until heated through and pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add basil.
• Drain spaghetti, reserving 1/4 to 1/2 cup pasta water.
• Add spaghetti to the skillet. Add pasta water as needed and pepper flakes; toss to coat. Season with pepper if desired.