Olive Parsley Pesto Spread With Shrimp And Celery Recipes

SHRIMP AND BREAD BOWLS AND OLIVE-PESTO DRESSED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange bread on a baking sheet and toast until crusty all over, 10 minutes.
• Heat about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add anchovy paste and stir. Then add the shrimp and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and capers, cook for another 3 to 4 minutes more. Add wine and reduce a minute. Add stock and heat through. Then add the lemon juice, butter and parsley and stir, cooking for another minute.
• Place bread into bowls and drizzle with remaining extra-virgin olive oil then top with shrimp and pan juices. Place a bowl out to collect tails.
• Combine the tapenade and pesto and pour over arranged slices of tomatoes and red onions. Serve with shrimp bread bowls.

PARSLEY PAPRIKA PESTO SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Place everything except oil in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. With food processor running, slowly pour in oil until fully incorporated; season with additional salt, as desired. (Can be made up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.)
• Serve with cooked and chilled shrimp.

OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree. If the mixture is too thin, add 2 ounces or more of ricotta cheese to thicken it. Season with salt and pepper.

PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse garlic, almonds, parsley, oil, and orange zest in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
• Freeze in ice-cube trays, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

SHRIMP BATHED IN OLIVE OIL AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, preferably not too deep, so you can watch the shrimp as they cook. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice into a baking or serving dish, preferably a white one to show off the colors of the finished dish.
• Working in a few batches to prevent overcooking, boil the shrimp over high until just firm and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes, removing them to a colander with a slotted spoon. When all the shrimp are cooked, transfer them to the olive oil-lemon bath and gently mix to coat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. The shrimp should be just covered with liquid; pour in more oil as needed. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• Just before serving, taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread, spooning some liquid over each serving.