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Tarragon Lemon Fennel Shrimp Salinas

An elegant dish that demonstrates the versatility of the unique flavor of fennel. Serve it encircled with a couscous pilaf and watch everyone say "Wow!"

Ingredients:

1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and de-veined
4 T fresh lemon juice
1 Andy Boy fennel thinly sliced
2 t fennel seeds, crushed
A pinch dried hot red pepper flakes
6 T olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 lemon, sliced thin
2 t finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 Andy Boy romaine heart
Roasted Red pepper slices

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook shrimp and Andy Boy fennel1 minute or until just cooked through. In a colander drain shrimp and fennel and rinse under cold water until cool.
2. In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste and add oil in a stream, whisking till smooth.
3. Stir in shrimp and fennel mixture, garlic, sliced lemon, tarragon and marinade, covered and chilled stirring occasionally, at least 6 hours. Place on top of a bed of bite-sized pieces of Andy Boy romaine hearts. Garnish with sliced roasted red pepper.
  Serves 4