Sautéed Fava Beans with Shrimp and Gremolata
Sautéed Fava Beans with Shrimp and Gremolata is a vibrant and flavorful dish. Fresh fava beans are sautéed until tender and paired with succulent shrimp. The dish is finished with gremolata, a zesty condiment made from finely chopped parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This combination provides a delightful contrast of textures and flavors: the creamy fava beans, juicy shrimp, and the fresh, citrusy kick of the gremolata. It makes for a light yet satisfying meal, perfect as an appetizer or a main course.
Ingredients
- 20 large raw shrimp
- 2.6 lbs fresh fava beans
- 1 organic lemon
- 3 garlic cloves
- 8 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 bunch of cilantro
- 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp and slit their backs to remove the black vein under cold running water.
- Cook the fava beans for 5 minutes in a pot of boiling salted water, then remove them with a slotted spoon and plunge them into an ice bath for 5 minutes.
- In the same cooking water, cook the shrimp for a few minutes until they turn pink. Drain them.
- Remove the membrane around the fava beans. Grate the lemon zest. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Remove the leaves from the parsley and finely chop them. Cut the stems off the half bunch of coriander and chop all the leaves.
- Mix all the ingredients in a salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil. Arrange the fava bean salad with the shrimp and enjoy.
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