Shrimp And Potato Salad With Arugula Pesto Recipes

SHRIMP AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a bowl and rinse them with slowly running cold water until the water runs clear. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with fresh water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring up to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender but not flaking. Drain in a colander.
• In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 2 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds or so. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, or until shrimps are pink. Do not overcook.
• Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the potatoes. Add the olive oil, shallots, oregano, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss together until evenly mixed. Serve on tiny plates or in small ramekins.

WARM SHRIMP-AND-POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a shallow baking dish. Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with the garlic, oregano, paprika, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
• Add the shrimp to the baking dish. Roast, stirring once, until the shrimp are just cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown, 12 to 15 more minutes.
• Toss the radicchio and romaine in a serving bowl with the lemon juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the warm shrimp and vegetables and toss to combine. Top with the feta.

ARUGULA PESTO

Steps:

• Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade, and drop in the garlic cloves. When they are chopped and adhering to the sides, stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the walnuts. Turn on the machine, and process until they are finely ground. Scrape down the bowl again, and add the arugula and the salt. Pulse until the arugula is finely chopped, then turn on the machine and run while you slowly drizzle in the olive oil. When the mixture is smooth, stop the machine, scrape down the sides and process for another 30 seconds or so. Scrape out into the bowl of a mortar and pestle. Grind the mixture with the pestle for a smoother texture. Work in the cheese and combine well.