Shrimp Saltimbocca With Fennel And Arugula Salad Food

FENNEL & GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the fennel and saute for 5 minutes, until tender but not browned. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook at a very low sizzle for 2 to 3 minutes, until the garlic just begins to color.
• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, add them to the pan, and toss together with the fennel and olive oil. Spread the shrimp in one layer and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes on one side. Turn the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes on the other side, until they¿re pink and just cooked through.
• Off the heat, sprinkle with the parsley, 1 tablespoon of chopped fennel fronds, the Pernod (if using), the fleur de sel, and black pepper and serve it with bread to soak up all the pan juices.

SHRIMP AND FENNEL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Coat a large saute pan with extra-virgin olive oil. Add the 3 smashed garlic cloves and the crushed red pepper and bring to a medium heat. When the garlic is brown and very aromatic remove the garlic and discard. It has fulfilled its garlic destiny. Add the fennel, season with salt, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the fennel is wilted and soft but does not have any color. Add the shrimp and white wine and season with salt. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until the wine has evaporated. Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed. Reserve.
• Toast or grill each piece of bread and rub with the whole garlic clove. Drizzle each toast generously with extra-virgin olive oil and top with the shrimp/fennel mixture. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Try not to eat them all yourself.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Cook shrimp in a large pot of simmering salted water until bright pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Peel and devein shrimp and place in a large bowl. Add fennel, fennel fronds, cucumber, onion, and lemon juice and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Add dill and lemon zest and toss again; season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Top with more pepper just before serving.
• Do Ahead
• Salad can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

SHRIMP SALTIMBOCCA WITH POLENTA

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place polenta rounds and prosciutto on the baking sheet. Broil on the center rack until the prosciutto is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the prosciutto to a plate. Continue broiling the polenta, turning once, until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp just turn pink but aren't cooked through, about 2 minutes. Pour in clam juice (or broth), bring to a boil and cook until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes more.
• Whisk the cornstarch mixture again and add to the pan along with sage and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Top the polenta with the shrimp and sauce, crumble the prosciutto over the top and serve immediately.