Shrimp with Lemon Bread Crumbs and Potato-Caper Salad
- 20 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pure olive oil
- Salt
- 1 pound medium red potatoes, scrubbed
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers, preferably packed in salt, rinsed
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons toasted coarse sourdough bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons minced parsley
- Thread 5 shrimp onto each of four 10-inch skewers.
- In a small bowl, combine the parsley with the extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, peppercorns and coriander.
- Using half the lemon slices, make a layer in the center of a large shallow baking dish.
- Pour half of the peppercorn marinade on the lemon slices and set the shrimp skewers on top.
- Cover with the remaining lemon slices and pour the remaining marinade on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil.
- Lightly salt the water and cook the potatoes until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the potatoes cool in the water.
- Drain the potatoes and slice them 1/4 inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine the lemon juice with the vinegar and mustard; whisk in the olive oil.
- Chop and mash the capers with the garlic and anchovy and add to the dressing along with the shallot and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced potatoes and toss well.
- In a small bowl, lightly toss the bread crumbs with the lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley.
- Heat the pure olive oil in a large skillet.
- Scrape most of the seasonings off the shrimp and season them with salt.
- Add the shrimp skewers to the skillet and cook over high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp from the skewers and arrange on plates.
- Sprinkle with the lemon bread crumbs and serve with the potato salad.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/shrimp-with-lemon-bread-crumbs-and-potato-caper-salad (may not work)