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updated 7/13/2012 8:02:43 PM ET 2012-07-14T00:02:43

Recipe: Marinated grilled shrimp skewers with olive oil, herbs de provence

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds or 16/20 shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons herbs de provence
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt and fresh pepper
Preparation

Heat grill to medium-high heat.

In a medium size bowl, add shrimp, season with salt and pepper. Add herbs de provence, chopped garlic and olive oil. Toss to coat shrimp evenly and marinate for 3-4 minutes. Thread 5 shrimp onto skewers (soaked if wooden), grilled uncovered about 2-3 minutes each side.

Serve and garnish with half of a grilled lemon.

Serving Size

Makes 4 servings

Recipe: Grilled asparagus and scallion salad with sherry shallot vinaigrette

Ingredients
  • For salad:
  • 2 bunches of asparagus
  • 6 bunches scallions
  • Kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • Sherry shallot vinaigrette
  • For vinaigrette:
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 6 shallots, roughly chopped, about 2 cups
  • 2 cups sherry vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation

For salad:

Heat grill to medium heat.

Rinse and cut the butts off of the asparagus. Toss asparagus and scallions with salt and pepper. Add to grill and grill 2-3 minutes each side. Once cooked, toss with sherry shallot vinaigrette to taste and serve.

For vinaigrette:

Heat small sauce pot over high heat. Add 2 tablespoon oil, and allow to get very hot.  Add shallots and cook until very brown. Add sherry vinegar and reduce by 3/4. Remove from heat and allow shallots to cool. Transfer to a blender. Add water and mustard, blend until smooth.  With blender running, slowly add oil in a thin stream until all is incorporated. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Serving Size

Makes 4 servings

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