Shrimp Salad with Watercress, Cannellini Beans and Mint
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 5 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 bunch watercress (5 ounces), tough stems discarded
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Preheat the broiler and position a rack 6 inches from the heat.
- Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil the shrimp for 3 minutes, turning once, until opaque throughout.
- In a mini food processor, pulse the mint with the warm water.
- Add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and puree until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, toss the beans with the mint oil and shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the watercress, season with salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Mound the watercress on large plates and spoon the shrimp salad on top.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
shrimp, extravirgin olive oil, salt, mint leaves, water, cannellini beans, lemon juice, lemon wedges
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-salad-with-watercress-cannellini-beans-and-mint (may not work)