Ruby Red Shrimp Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, slice the ends from grapefruit and oranges; using a jigsaw motion, remove pith and peel;cut supremes of fruit by cutting in and out of the membranes separating the sections.
• Squeeze the juice from the remaining pulp and ends into a measuring cup. Repeat with all the citrus.
• Use 1/3 cup citrus juice and add olive oil, sweet chile sauce and salt to taste.
• For each salad, use 3 grapefruit sections and 3 or 4 orange sections, depending on the size (reserve unused sections and juice and refrigerate for another use).
• Peel and pit avocado and cut into crescent shaped slices.
• When ready to serve, gently toss the avocado with the shrimp, citrus and dressing. Arrange 2 or 3 lettuce leaves on six salad plates.
• Spoon the salad mixture into the leaves and serve immediately.
• Makes 6 appetizer salads or 4 entree salads.

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted peppers, lemon zest and juice, garlic, green onions, olive oil, crushed red pepper and some salt and black pepper. Pulse until well combined.
• Pour half of the marinade over the shrimp and toss well. If desired, marinate the shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.
• Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates.
• Remove the shrimp from the marinade and transfer to the grill. Grill on both sides until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side; the shrimp should be pink and firm.
• Transfer the remaining marinade to a saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
• To serve: Make a small salad with arugula and mixed greens in the center of each plate. Top with grilled shrimp, and drizzle over the sauce. Scatter feta cheese and green onions over the top.

Steps:

• In a pot with a steaming basket, steam mussels over 1 inch of water until shells open. Set aside steaming water. Remove mussels from their shells and reserve. With a paring knife, halve and seed one-third of grapes and reserve.
• Place potatoes in mussel water; if necessary, add water to cover. Add salt, thyme and garlic, and place over medium-low heat. Simmer until potatoes are slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Strain potatoes, peel while warm, and slice into rounds about 1/8 inch thick. Place a wide saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, and add bacon slices. When bacon has begun to firm up, add potatoes, and sauté until bacon slices are lightly browned. Remove from heat and reserve.
• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine olive oil, shallots, ginger and lemon grass. Cover and sweat mixture until shallots are translucent. Add remaining grapes, peppercorns and vermouth, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Place a wire mesh strainer over a bowl, and strain sauce, discarding solids. In a saucepan over medium heat, reduce sauce by one-third, then set aside and keep warm.
• Place one inch of water in a pot with a steaming basket, add lime juice, and bring to a boil. Steam shrimp just until pink, 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
• To serve, place arugula in a large bowl, and add potato and bacon mixture; toss gently to mix. Add halved grapes and reserved mussels, and toss again. Place equal portions of mixture on each of four serving plates, and top with a row of four shrimp. Drizzle sauce over all, and serve.