Rock Shrimp With Basil Oil And Warm Bean Salad Recipes

CUCUMBER, CELERIAC AND CITRUS SALAD WITH WARM ROCK SHRIMP

Steps:

• For the Cucumber, Celeriac and Citrus Salad: In a non-reactive saucepan, reduce the orange juice by 80 percent, until a syrupy consistency is reached. Set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the Dijon, soy, vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss some of the vinaigrette to coat the celeriac and the rest to coat the cucumbers. Check for seasoning. Using a stainless steel or plastic o-ring (3-inch diameter, 2 inches tall), line with cucumbers then fill with celeriac salad. In a saute pan, add olive oil and caramelize scallions. Add shrimp and season. Cook for 3 minutes and add the citrus, just to warm, 1 minute. Check for seasoning. Top celeriac with warm shrimp. Remove o-ring and drizzle orange syrup around.

ROCK SHRIMP WITH BASIL OIL AND WARM BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• To make the bean salad, combine the beans and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, remove from the heat and set aside for 1 hour. Drain the beans and return them to the pan. Stick the cloves into the onion and add it to the pan along with the garlic, bay leaf and 4 more cups water. Place the pan over high heat, bring to a boil, adjust the heat and simmer, covered, until the beans are tender but not mushy, about 40 minutes to 1 hour.
• Drain, discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf and transfer the beans to a large bowl. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and shallots and pour over the hot beans. Toss to coat. Add the olives, bell pepper, parsley and thyme and toss to coat. Set aside and keep warm.
• To make the shrimp, in a large skillet, heat the basil oil over high heat until very hot. Add the shrimp, garlic and salt and pepper and cook, tossing, until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. (Do not overcook.)
• To serve, place a generous amount of warm bean salad in the middle of each of 4 plates. Surround the salad with shrimp. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.