PEA SHOOTS WITH SHRIMP, BACON, AND CHIVES

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Pea shoots are the tender, young first growth, usually of snow peas. They are more likely to be found in early spring at your farmers market.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

kosher salt
1/2 lb large shrimp, shell on
6 slices bacon, roughly chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/3 cup malt vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
fresh ground black pepper
8 ounces pea shoots
1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of salted water to a boil; prepare and ice water bath.
  • Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes; place in the ice water bath for 5 minutes, then peel, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet, over medium high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper toweling.
  • Add shallots to skillet and cook until just softened, about 1 or 2 minutes; whisk in vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Add pea shoots, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
  • To serve: Transfer pea shoots to a serving bowl, top with shrimp, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon, chives, and tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 79.8, Sodium 467.6, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 10.3

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