La Cucina #16 - 3 [main] Ingredients

Main dish

Grilled Provencal Shrimp Skewers

Makes 4 servings

Total: 30 minutes
Main Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  Stock Ingredients:
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

TO MAKE:

1. Heat grill to medium-high. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with the mayonnaise, herbes de Provence, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
2. Thread the shrimp onto 8 skewers [soaked if wooden] and grill, uncovered, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
3. Serve.

Side dish

Marinated Zucchini and Onion Salad

Makes 4 servings

Total: 55 minutes

Main Ingredients:

• 4 medium zucchini or yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  Stock Ingredients:
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

TO MAKE:

1. In a colander, toss the zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Let sit until softened, about 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
3. In a medium bowl, toss the zucchini with the onion, oil, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
4. Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 8 hours before serving.

Dessert

Cantaloupe Parfait With Salted Pistachios

Makes 4 servings

Total: 5 minutes

Main Ingredients:

• 1/2 cantaloupe, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted roasted pistachios

TO MAKE:

1. Divide the cantaloupe and ice cream among bowls.
2. Sprinkle with the pistachios

ENJOY !

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