Shrimp Saltimbocca Food

SHRIMP SALTIMBOCCA WITH FENNEL AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• For the shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Break off and reserve the heads. Add a drizzle of EVOO to a medium saucepot over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp heads and shells and saute for a few minutes. Add the bay leaf and enough chicken stock to cover; simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to infuse. Strain the shrimp stock and set aside.
• Rinse and dry the peeled shrimp and place them in a large mixing bowl. Add some EVOO, salt and pepper, and the lemon zest, chile flakes and garlic; toss to combine. Place a sage leaf down the back of each shrimp, where it has been deveined, and then wrap each shrimp carefully and snugly with a slice of prosciutto.
• In a large skillet, heat the EVOO (one turn of the pan) over medium to medium-high heat. Add the wrapped shrimp and cook, turning occasionally, until the prosciutto is crisp and the shrimp are pink and firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a platter and set aside. Douse the pan with the vermouth and about 1/2 cup shrimp stock, and swirl. Swirl in the butter to make a sauce, then squeeze in the lemon juice. Pour the sauce over the shrimp.
• For the salad: Toss the fennel with the arugula. Add the lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to coat. Toss well. Add the shaved Parm.
• Serve the shrimp with some crusty bread and the fennel and arugula salad on the side.

SHRIMP SALTIMBOCCA LINGUINI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season liberally with salt.
• Cut prosciutto in pieces that will fit each shrimp. Wrap shrimp tightly with prosciutto. Roughly chop the remaining prosciutto.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet to a medium heat. Add shrimp, cook until prosciutto is brown and crisp, and shrimp are cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
• Add pasta to boiling water. Cook until aldente. (It should finish cooking around the time the sauce is done)
• Add butter to the same pan and turn the heat up to medium-high. Once butter has melted, continue to cook over a medium heat until the butter begins to brown, swirl the pan until the butter becomes deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium and add in onion. Cook until onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sage, cook another minute.
• Add in white wine, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until reduced and the alcohol has cooked out. Add in lemon juice, salt, capers, and chopped prosciutto, Cook another minute.
• Using tongs, add pasta to the sauce. Toss until the sauce has completed coated the noodles. If necessary, add some salty, starchy pasta water to loosen the sauce up.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and top with shrimp.

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.