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Shrimp And Fava Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 2 lb Fresh fava beans shelled (abt 1 c.)
- 1 lb Medium shrimp - (abt 30) shelled, deveined
- 2 c. Mache rinsed, dry
- 1 1/2 c. Frisee rinsed, dry
- 1 1/2 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. Fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh tarragon leaves
- 2/3 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp. Finely-minced fresh chives
- 1 Tbsp. Finely-minced fresh chives
Directions
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, mustard, lime juice, and tarragon. Add in oil in a stream, whisking till emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Dressing may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before proceeding. Stir in chives.
- Have ready a large bowl of ice and cool water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook favas till crisp tender, about 2 1/2 min, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain favas in a colander and gently peel away outer skins. Transfer favas to a large serving bowl.
- Return water in pan to a boil and cook shrimp till just cooked through, about 2 min. Transfer shrimp with slotted spoon to paper towels to cold.
- In a bowl with favas, toss together 1/3 c. dressing, shrimp, mache, frisee, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle salad with some of the remaining dressing and garnish with chives.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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