Shrimp Salad With Zucchini And Basil Food

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH MINT AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring water in a saucepan to a boil, add onion in a sieve and blanch for 1 minute. Remove and rinse under cold running water. Add zucchini to the pot with boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. Drain and put zucchini into a bowl with ice water. Move zucchini around so they cool evenly. Drain well.
• Combine zucchini, mint, and basil in a large salad bowl. Mix oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small cup and pour over salad. Mix and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

NAT'S SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Grease a baking sheet.
• Cut the zucchini in half the long way, and scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a thick shell of flesh. Brush both halves of the zucchini with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and place them, cut sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the zucchini are hot and beginning to release beads of moisture, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the zucchini from the oven.
• Reduce the oven heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook and stir the garlic and shallot until translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
• Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the shrimp, diced tomato, mushrooms, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, basil, and the cooked garlic and shallot into a bowl, and stir to mix. Season to taste with black pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stuff the mixture into the zucchini halves, and sprinkle each zucchini with about 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
• Bake the stuffed zucchini in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and the filling is cooked through and hot, about 20 minutes.

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.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SAUTEED SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the spices (oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.)
• Pat shrimp dry and season with kosher salt and 1 ½ tsp of the spice mixture. Set aside briefly or refrigerate till later. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture for the vegetables.)
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and ½ the amount of garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing regularly till fragrant (do not allow the garlic to burn.)
• Add zucchini, bell peppers, and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and the remaining spice mixture. Toss to combine. If needed, raise the heat just a bit and cook the veggies until tender, tossing regularly (about 5 to 7 minutes.)
• Transfer the veggies to a large plate for now. Return the skillet to the heat and add a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Add the seasoned shrimp and remaining garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is totally pink (about 4 to 5 minutes).
• Add the cooked vegetables back to the skillet with the shrimp. Add cherry tomatoes and lemon juice. Give everything a good toss. Finish with the fresh basil.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, shallot, and basil.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; slowly pour in olive oil, while whisking until combined.
• Pour dressing over shrimp mixture and serve.

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.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard small bowl. Gradually mix in 1/3 cup olive oil. Mix in chopped fresh basil. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, brush zucchini on both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add shrimp to grill and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces and add to shrimp.
• Drain pasta well. Add to bowl with shrimp and zucchini. Add basil vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve pasta warm or at room temperature, passing grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Combine 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard small bowl. Gradually mix in 1/3 cup olive oil. Mix in chopped fresh basil. Place shrimp in medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, brush zucchini on both sides with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add shrimp to grill and cook until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch pieces and add to shrimp. Drain pasta well. Add to bowl with shrimp and zucchini. Add basil vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve pasta warm or at room temperature, passing grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serves 4. Bon Appetit August 1994