Summer Screams of......... Strawberries!
I don't know about you, but when Summer comes I get excited about the foods of that season. One of my favorites..... Strawberries!
Peppered Shrimp & Balsamic Strawberries |
I've loved strawberries since I was a child. I remember
growing up in Maryland, Mom would take us to the farm where we could pick our
own strawberries. You can imagine how that went (one for the basket...one
for me, repeat!).
When you go to check out with the farmer, he would weight
your basket and you pay by the pound.
When I approach with my basket and badly stained cheeks, he promptly put
me on the scale! A day I'll never
forget!
When one thinks of strawberries, thoughts generally end up
in desserts, smoothies and drinks. But
there's more to them than that. Here's
an interesting appetizer, Peppered
Shrimp & Balsamic Strawberries.
The spiciness of the pepper combined with the acidity of balsamic
vinegar and sweetness of the berries create an interesting flavor experience.
Enjoy the season!
Ciao, Chef Joe
Peppered Shrimp & Balsamic
Strawberries
Serves 2
10 ea. Large Shrimp, peeled, deviend, tail on
1/2 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt
8 ea. Strawberries, hulled and halved
lengthwise
1 Tbl. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbl. Balsamic Syrup
2 Tbl. Unsalted Butter
1/4 tsp. Fresh Tarragon Leaves, rough chopped
Fresh Tarragon Sprigs for
garnish
4 cups Steamed Popcorn Rice* (follow preparation instructions on the package)
1) Liberally season the shrimp on both side with
ground black pepper and kosher salt.
2) In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over high
heat. Add the shrimp and season one
side for approximately 1 minute. Turn the shrimp over and lower the heat to
medium. Add the strawberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp
are opaque and firm to the touch, approximately 2 minutes.
3) Turn the heat off and add the balsamic syrup,
butter and tarragon. Gently stir until
the butter has melted and all ingredients are combined.
To Serve:
Divide the Popcorn rice
between two plates. Arrange the coated
shrimp and strawberries over the rice and garnish with a sprig of fresh
tarragon.
*
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Popcorn rice is a variety of rice found in southern Louisiana. It's a kissing cousin to Jasmine rice and when cooked has a nutty aroma. If you can't find Popcorn rice, Jasmine rice is a great substitute. |
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