SHRIMP, SUGAR-SNAP PEA AND POTATO SALAD WITH MINT AND PECORINO
This recipe breaks the taboo of combining seafood and cheese. This salad of blanched shrimp, new potatoes and crisp disks of sugar-snap peas is perfectly adequate. It is vibrant from fresh mint, tangy from red-wine vinegar and mustard in the vinaigrette, sweet from the shrimp and earthy from the potatoes, but a few shards of young pecorino add the saline funk that brings this dish together. The cheese will practically melt into the salad, adding a glossy complexity. (Another young, semifirm sheep's milk cheese would work. So would aged pecorino, but use less since it's saltier. )
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim and string the peas, then thinly slice them crosswise. Place them in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in the oil.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until opaque, 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the bowl of peas.
- While the potatoes are warm, slice them into 1/2-inch rounds, and place them in a small bowl. Gently toss them with 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread them on a large platter to cool.
- When the shrimp are cool, toss with the peas and remaining vinaigrette. Spoon the mixture over the potatoes. Tear the mint leaves, and scatter the pieces over the salad. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper. Drizzle with oil and add a little vinegar to taste, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 396, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 945 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ka Ko
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet sugar snap peas and the crunchy potatoes.
Hani Muteee
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of shrimp, sugar snap peas, and potatoes.
autumn c
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Dr Amira
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped red onion for extra flavor.
Sumaira Malik
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.
Bishesh Ray
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet sugar snap peas and the crunchy potatoes.
Akbar Akbar
[email protected]I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Willow Eve
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is light and flavorful.
rubel 555
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Emmett Walters
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of shrimp, sugar snap peas, and potatoes.
Maya Joshi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!
Kaptn
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Hridoy Mia
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet sugar snap peas and the crunchy potatoes.
Kyleigh Smith
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly.
Elisabeth
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also added some chopped red onion for extra flavor.
malak tv
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.
Mazar Khan Baloch
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The shrimp and sugar snap peas added a nice crunch, and the mint and pecorino gave it a refreshing flavor.