Best Shrimp And Potato Salad With Arugula Pesto Recipes

Shrimp and Potato Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 to 10 as part of a selection

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons salt,divided and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup extravirgin olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 small bunch oregano, leaves only, finely chopped
3 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a bowl and rinse them with slowly running cold water until the water runs clear. Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with fresh water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring up to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are almost tender but not flaking. Drain in a colander.
In a heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and saute for 2 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds or so. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, or until shrimps are pink. Do not overcook.
Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl and add the potatoes. Add the olive oil, shallots, oregano, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and toss together until evenly mixed. Serve on tiny plates or in small ramekins.

Shrimp with Arugula Pesto Risotto image

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Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup Arborio rice
1/2 ounce butter
2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot
Salt and pepper
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

To make the pesto combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a paste is formed and set aside.
Using a saucepot, combine the rice and the butter and mix well over medium heat. Cook it stirring until a roasted aroma develops. Add the liquid in several additions, stirring the rice frequently. Cook the risotto until the rice is al dente, and most of the liquid is absorbed, it should take about 20 minutes. The texture should be creamy.
Add the pesto to the risotto and mix well. Cook another minute.
Saute the shrimp in olive oil until pink and tails are curled, about 3 to 5 minutes. To serve, plate the risotto in the center of the plate and top with the shrimp.

Warm Shrimp-and-Potato Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and halved crosswise
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 small head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
1 romaine heart, torn into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a shallow baking dish. Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp with the garlic, oregano, paprika, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
Add the shrimp to the baking dish. Roast, stirring once, until the shrimp are just cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown, 12 to 15 more minutes.
Toss the radicchio and romaine in a serving bowl with the lemon juice, the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add the warm shrimp and vegetables and toss to combine. Top with the feta.