FOOD for THOUGHT & FRIDAY SEAFOOD FEAST ~ GRILLED SHRIMP with WALNUT PESTO / BEEFSTEAK TOMATO FETA SALAD
When it is stirred up, it goes into the man who stirs it.
~ Rainy face dahlia
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GRILLED SHRIMP with WALNUT PESTO
~ A bumper basil crop treat from The Great Big Barbecue Cookbook
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12-16 jumbo raw (shelled and deveined) shrimp
1/2 cup toasted walnut pieces
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 Tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. walnut oil (or olive oil)
coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
- Combine toasted walnuts, parsley, basil, garlic, cheese and oil in food processor. Process until finely chopped. Season with salt & pepper.
- In a bowl, add half the pesto to shrimp and toss well. Refrigerate at least 1 hours or overnight.
- Thread shrimp onto skewers and cook on hot grill for 3-4 minutes, turning once. Serve with remaining pesto and mixed green or tomato salad. (4 servings)
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BEEFSTEAK TOMATO FETA SALAD
2 lbs. beefsteak tomatoes
8 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12 Kalamata olives
4 springs fresh basil
freshly ground black pepper
Cut thick slices of tomatoes and arrange in serving dish. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, olive oil, olives, and snipped fresh basil. Season with freshly ground pepper and serve at room temperature. (4 servings)
Comments
They both look and sound absolutely amazing. Thanks Joey.
Jen
The flowers you feature today are as lovely as always. Are you all getting this wonderful rain that we are? I am loving it and so are the flowers. Enjoy your weekend dear friend.
Dear Marysol ... big thanks. Perhaps you might bring your dreamy baked apples and join Mother Nature and I for a fabulous feast ;)
The nut lover that I am, I enjoy substituting, Jane Marie. You can't go wrong with fresh basil and nuts. Weather never stops me from grilling since I grill all year long. Grab your unbrella and weather the storm (I do believe Ike has his eye on us all weekend:)
You are always so kind, Beckie.
Even when not eating, I dream of tomatoes this time of year. A favorite ~ toasted bagel half, whipped cream cheese, chopped chives, fat slice of tomato, bit of salt and lots of cracked pepper (a simple energy snack to share with Rose before one of your famous jaunts)
Dear Kathryn ... BIG thanks. Your weather sounds delightful. We are enjoying much needed rain here in Michigan (entertained a California neighbor last weekend at the lake who has a retreat on an ocean cliff near you). Hugs dear one.
Jen ... from your gifted eye, a heartfelt thank you.
You are living in 'tomato heaven' with your bountiful harvest, dear Bren. Enjoy the salad and the weekend ;)
Dear Marysol ... big thanks. Perhaps you might bring your dreamy baked apples and join Mother Nature and I for a fabulous feast ;)
The nut lover that I am, I enjoy substituting, Jane Marie. You can't go wrong with fresh basil and nuts. Weather never stops me from grilling since I grill all year long. Grab your unbrella and weather the storm (I do believe Ike has his eye on us all weekend:)
You are always so kind, Beckie.
Even when not eating, I dream of tomatoes this time of year. A favorite ~ toasted bagel half, whipped cream cheese, chopped chives, fat slice of tomato, bit of salt and lots of cracked pepper (a simple energy snack to share with Rose before one of your famous jaunts)
Dear Kathryn ... BIG thanks. Your weather sounds delightful. We are enjoying much needed rain here in Michigan (entertained a California neighbor last weekend at the lake who has a retreat on an ocean cliff near you). Hugs dear one.
Jen ... from your gifted eye, a heartfelt thank you.
You are living in 'tomato heaven' with your bountiful harvest, dear Bren. Enjoy the salad and the weekend ;)
Brenda
Do come Brenda ... the table is set!