Best Shrimp And Fava Beans Recipes

SHRIMP AND FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• Set a large pot on the stove. Put in 1 gallon water and 1 cup kosher salt. Bring to a boil. Ready a large bowl of ice water.
• Tear open the fava pods and remove the beans, discarding the outer pods. Place the beans in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When cooled, remove the outer hull of each bean and place the shelled beans in a bowl, discarding the hulls. Set aside.
• Place the butter and the shrimp in a wide skillet and set on the stove. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and stir as the butter melts and the shrimp begin to cook. Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice and white wine. As the temperature rises, keep a close eye on the shrimp, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon when the shrimp are pink and slightly curled. Set aside.
• Add the peeled favas to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook until the favas are heated all the way through, then taste for seasoning and adjust. Be sure to taste both the beans and the liquid. Add the radishes to the pan and turn off the heat. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Divide the shrimp and fava mixture with the juice among 4 bowls, and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP AND PANCETTA SAUSAGE RAVIOLI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND EDAMAME OR FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• To make the sausage, place the shrimp and pancetta in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the scallion, lemon zest, and salt and pulse briefly until blended but not pureed. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to overnight.
• To make the ravioli, place 1 teaspoon of the sausage in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water, and fold it over corner to corner to make a triangle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal. As the ravioli are made, transfer them to a plate. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.
• Bring a medium saucepan filled with 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt and then the broccoli rabe and edamame. When the water returns to a boil, cook until the broccoli is barely wilted and still bright green, about 3 minutes. Lift out the vegetables with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold running water. Set aside.
• To cook the ravioli use the same pan of water and return it to a boil. Add as many ravioli as will fit without crowding and boil gently until they float to the top and plump up, about 3 minutes. Lift them out with a slotted spoon, shake to dry slightly, and transfer, still moist, to a platter. Set aside in a warm place and continue with another batch until all are cooked.
• Arrange the broccoli and edamame over and around the ravioli. Sprinkle the zest over the top and drizzle the olive oil over all. Serve right away.

PAELLA WITH SHRIMP AND FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp. Reserve shells.
• Make the shrimp broth: in a medium-size pot put the shrimp shells, sliced onion, sliced garlic, bay leaf, thyme sprig and 1 teaspoon salt. Add 7 cups water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, then strain. Taste and adjust for salt; the broth needs to be well seasoned. Yield should be about 5 cups. Reheat just before using.
• Rinse the shrimp briefly in a bowl of cool lightly salted water, blot the shrimp with paper towels and put in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon pimentón, and a little salt. Mix well to coat with seasonings and let marinate at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
• Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a 14-inch paella pan, earthenware cazuela or cast-iron skillet, add 5 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp in one layer and cook very briefly, about 30 seconds per side. Remove shrimp and set aside. Add the diced onion and chorizo to the pan along with a pinch of salt. Let the mixture cook in the oil, stirring frequently, until well softened and barely colored, about 15 minutes. Add the saffron and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pimentón and cook for a few minutes more.
• Add the rice and raise the heat to medium high. Stir well to coat with the onion mixture. Add the fava beans and season with salt and pepper. Add 4 1/2 cups hot shrimp broth and bring to a brisk simmer, stirring once or twice only to distribute the fava beans. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if necessary. Simmer, uncovered, until most of the broth has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and arrange the par-cooked shrimp over the surface in one layer.
• Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and cover with a clean dish cloth. Let the rice rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with homemade garlic mayonnaise or aioli if desired.

SHRIMP AND PANCETTA SAUSAGE RAVIOLI WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Place shrimp and pancetta in a food processor and pulse to chop add the scallion zest and salt and pulse briefly until blended but not pureed Use immediately or cover and refrigerate over night. 2. For Ravioli Place 1 tsp sausage in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly brush edges with water and fold corner to corner to make a triangle Press edges with a fork to seal Transfer finished ravioli to plate cover with a damp cloth and set aside 3. Bring a med saucepan filled with 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil over high heat Add pinch of salt and the broccoli rabe and favas or edamame When the water returns to a boil cook until broccoli is barely wilted and still bright green about 3 mins. Lift out with a slotted spoon and rinse under cold running water Set aside 4. Bring the same pot of water to a boil Add as many ravioli as will fit without crowding , boil gently until they float to the top and plump about 3 minutes Remove with a slotted spoon shake to dry slightly and transfer, still moist to a platter Set aside in a warm place continue cooking the ravioli 5. Arrange the broccoli and edamame /favas over and around the ravioli Sprinkle with lemon zest and drizzle with olive oil

SPICY SHRIMP PAELLA WITH CLAMS AND FAVA BEANS

Steps:

• Cook fava beans in 1 qt, boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and run under cool water. When cool peel and set aside. In a large paella pan or 14 inch deep skillet, heat the olive oil at medium high. Saute the shrimp 1 minute per side, remove and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and saute the garlic, chorizo and pepper for 1 minute. Add the tomatos and saffron and cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock and 1/2 tsp. of salt. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, and cook, uncovered for 45 minutes. Add the rice and clams and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-high and cook uncovered for 10 minutes w/o stirring. The rice will begin to swell. Stir in the fava beans and peas, 1/2 tsp. of salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place the shrimp in a circular pattern over the rice and cook, uncovered over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is almost completely absorbed. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest at room temperature, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.