Tuscan Cranberry Bean and Shrimp Salad
- 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled cranberry beans or 1 1/2 pounds fresh, shelled
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 small rosemary sprig
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, stems reserved
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves1 crushed, 1 minced
- Kosher salt
- Water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground pepper
- In a medium saucepan, combine the beans with the thyme, rosemary, parsley stems, bay leaf, crushed garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to moderate, cover partially and cook until the beans are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Drain the beans and discard the herb stems, bay leaf and garlic clove.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet.
- Add the pancetta and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and minced garlic and cook, tossing, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
- Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the beans and cook, tossing, for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
beans, thyme, rosemary, flatleaf parsley, bay leaf, garlic, kosher salt, water, extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, shrimp, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tuscan-cranberry-bean-and-shrimp-salad (may not work)