ROASTED GARLIC AND WHITE BEAN PUREE WITH THAI BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 slices bacon
2 large onions, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
4 heads roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out (Oven roasted: tops cut off, drizzled with olive oil, seasoned, wrapped in foil, roasted at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, until soft and colored)
2 cups white beans, soaked in water overnight, drained
8 cups chicken stock
4 large croutons
Thai Basil Shrimp Salad, recipe follows
1/2 pound rock shrimp
Canola oil, to cook
2 limes, juiced
2 minced Thai bird chiles
1 minced shallot
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup Thai basil chiffonade, save 1 tablespoon, for garnish
Salt and black pepper
Italian bread croutons, sliced 1-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a casserole on medium heat, cook the bacon crisp then drain on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in casserole and add onions to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season and add thyme, roasted garlic, and beans. Stir, then add stock and chopped bacon, and bring to a boil. Check for flavor. Place cover ajar and simmer for 45 minutes until beans are very soft. Using a hand blender, puree the soup until smooth. Check again for seasoning.
  • In a large pasta bowl, ladle soup and place crouton in the center. Place a small mound of the salad on the crouton and garnish with basil chiffonade.
  • Wine Recommendation: Grosset, Clare Valley Riesling, Polish Hill, Australia, 1998
  • In a hot skillet coated with oil, saute the shrimp and season. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until done and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together, juice, chiles, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, and oil. Toss with warm shrimp and basil. Check for flavor.

Shiva Dhakal
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always looking for new and exciting dishes to try.


Ciise faarax Xasan
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This dish is on my list of must-tries!


Xtylish Kuri 107
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I can't wait to try this dish! It looks so delicious.


KING SHAWAN
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This dish is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again soon.


Rashid Basrajutt
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Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort if you're looking for something special.


christine ossy
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I had a hard time finding Thai basil, so I used regular basil instead. It was still good, but I think it would have been better with Thai basil.


riyaskhan pathan
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The roasted garlic puree was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Aric Derhousoff
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili next time.


Cody Winegardner
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved the Thai basil shrimp salad. The dressing was so flavorful.


Yessenia Estrada
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's a nice treat for a special occasion.


Dorcas Cudjoe
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I wasn't sure about the combination of roasted garlic and white beans, but it really worked. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


BAYRAM
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Hart Jules
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The Thai basil shrimp salad was a nice change from the usual shrimp salad. The citrusy dressing was really refreshing.


Fakhar Iqbal
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The roasted garlic puree was so smooth and flavorful. I could eat it on its own!


Bachilo nantapika Nantapika amade
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer or light lunch.


Md Momin
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make.


Lupita Tiscareno
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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad was an absolute delight! The roasted garlic added a deep, savory flavor, while the white beans provided a creamy texture. The Thai basil shrimp salad was the perfect topping, with its b