| Snow Peas,Red Pepper & Shrimp | Salad & Dressings |
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3/4 lb. snow peas
2 tbsp. sesame seeds 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced and peeled 1 small sweet red pepper, cut in thin strips 16 jumbo shrimp or 24 med shrimp,cooked, shells removed and cooled WALNUT DRESSING 1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 cup orange juice
3 tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 tbsp. gran. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 2 tbsp olive oil 3 crushed walnut meats fresh ground pepper |
Cook the shrimp, shell and devein, (do not overcook). Refrigerate.
Top and string peas;blanche in boiling water for 2 minutes or until bright green and slightly pliable. Drain and rinse under cold water;dry thoroughly and set aside.
In ungreased skillet over med. heat, cook sesame seeds for 2 minutes until light brown, shaking often.Set aside.
DRESSING: In a food processor,combine garlic, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and crushed walnuts. Mix. With machine running, gradually add oil.
In a bowl, combine snow peas, mushrooms, red pepper. Just before serving,toss shrimp in dressing;remove for garnish.
Combine dressing and sesame seeds with snow peas, mushrooms and pepper and toss.
Place salad on 8 individual serving plates and garnish with shrimp.