Barbecue Shrimp Bagna Cauda with Crudites
- 1 head of broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 head of cauliflower (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
- 1 fennel bulb (1 pound)halved lengthwise, cored and cut into thin strips
- 8 medium fingerling potatoes
- 8 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
- 8 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups pure olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 rosemary sprigs
- 16 large, unpeeled head-on shrimp
- 4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths
- Crusty bread, for serving
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
- Blanch the broccoli and cauliflower until crisp-tender, 3 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the ice water.
- Add the fennel to the pot and blanch for 1 minute; transfer to the ice water.
- Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, 10 minutes; transfer to the ice water.
- Drain the vegetables and pat dry.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
- On a surface, using the flat side of a chefs knife, mash the garlic and anchovies to a paste; scrape into a large, deep skillet.
- Add the butter, oil, black pepper and rosemary; bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
- Nestle the shrimp into the bagna cauda and cook, turning once, until just pink in spots.
- Cover and simmer until the shrimp are pink all over, 3 minutes longer.
- Remove from the heat.
- Arrange the vegetables, scallions and bread on a platter.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to another platter.
- Pour some of the bagna cauda sauce over the shrimp and the rest into a wide bowl.
- Serve right away with plenty of napkins.
broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, potatoes, garlic, anchovy, butter, olive oil, ground black pepper, rosemary, shrimp, scallions, crusty bread
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/barbecue-shrimp-bagna-cauda-crudites (may not work)