Shrimp Salad With Watercress Cannellini Beans And Mint Food

SHRIMP, WATERCRESS AND FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the farro in warm water for about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Pour into a medium saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Add a pinch of salt and cook for about 30 minutes. The farro should be soft but have a slight chew to it. Drain to remove excess water, and then transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Set aside.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Toss the shrimp with 2 more tablespoons olive oil, some salt, pepper and the lime juice. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet and broil for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Let cool slightly.
• Make the salad dressing by combining the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the mint, lemon juice and some salt and pepper in a small jar. Cover and shake to combine.
• Toss together the farro, beans and watercress in a large bowl with half of the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. To plate, transfer the salad to a large platter and top with the shrimp. Serve with the remaining dressing on the side.

TUSCAN SHRIMP WITH WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Drain the beans over a bowl and reserve the liquid. Put the white beans in a large skillet with just enough of their liquid to moisten them. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and bring the beans to a low simmer. Keep them warm while you prepare the shrimp.
• Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and cook for about 1 minute, tossing frequently. Remove the shrimp with tongs to a bowl. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until the garlic browns. Add the serrano chile or chili flakes and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato and basil and stir briefly, then add the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, and then stir in the shrimp. Toss well and cook briefly to reheat the shrimp. Remove the shrimp mixture to a plate and sprinkle with parsley.
• Spoon the white beans on a platter or individual plates. Drizzle them with the best olive oil you have, and then top with the shrimp. Serve warm.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SALAD WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Bring a medium size pot of water to a boil with the juice of 1 lemon plus the reserved lemon halves, white wine, fresh dill sprigs, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and peppercorns. Add the frozen shrimp to the pot and turn off the heat. Poach the shrimp in the liquid until they turn pink and are cooked through, then strain and discard the lemons, bay leaves, peppercorns and dill sprigs. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, lemon zest and juice of the last lemon, champagne vinegar, garlic, whole grain mustard, half of the chopped dill, and remaining teaspoon kosher salt and the freshly ground pepper in a small bowl or glass jar with a lid. Whisk or shake well.
• Add the shrimp and beans to a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing then let sit to absorb the flavors for 10 minutes or so. Add the arugula, halved tomatoes, and red onion and toss with more dressing to taste. Season with more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and sprinkle with more fresh dill. Serve chilled.

GARLICKY SHRIMP AND CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Simmer beans, olive oil and garlic for 10 minutes. Add some water or chicken stock to make the mixture soupier.
• Add shrimp, cover and simmer 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink.
• Add parsley and season well to taste with salt and crushed red pepper.

SHRIMP WITH CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Light the grill or heat the broiler. Thread the shrimp onto four skewers.
• In a shallow glass dish, combine ¼ cup of the oil with the garlic and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
• Add the skewers and turn to coat the shrimp. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the onion with remaining oil and salt, parsley, sage, vinegar and pepper. Gently stir in the beans.
• Grill or broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp with the bean salad.

CANNELLINI SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, cilantro, basil, and tarragon until well blended. You may adjust these seasonings to your personal preference.
• In a separate bowl, toss together the beans, tomato, onion, and shrimp. Pour dressing over salad, and toss again to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate several hours, or overnight, to develop flavors.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, CANNELLINI BEANS AND MINT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat. Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil the shrimp for 3 minutes, turning once, until opaque throughout. In a mini food processor, pulse the mint with the warm water. Add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and puree until smooth. In a medium bowl, toss the beans with the mint oil and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the watercress, season with salt and pepper and toss gently. Mound the watercress on large plates and spoon the shrimp salad on top. Serve with lemon wedges.