Skewered Grilled Shrimp, Arugula, and Orange Salad with Citrus-Basil Dressing
Skewered Grilled Shrimp, Arugula, and Orange Salad with Citrus-Basil Dressing is The Fourth Of July will be even more special with this recipe. Head to the store and pick up grape tomatoes, citrus-basil dressing, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat 12-inch metal skewers with cooking spray. Thread shrimp on skewers; brush with olive oil.
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40
3 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink.
Combine half of Citrus-Basil Dressing and shrimp in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.
Combine arugula, fennel, and remaining dressing. Divide greens evenly among 4 plates. Top with shrimp, onion, orange sections, and tomato.
Wine note: Napa Valley winemaker Jeff Morgan produces Solo
Rosa, a dry California ros, and Covenant, a kosher Cabernet Sauvignon. Jeff wrote Dean & DeLuca: The Food and Wine Cookbook and The Working Parents Cookbook. His recently penned wine book, Ros, A Guide to the World's Most Versatile Wine, appeared in bookstores in May. Below, Jeff pairs wine with this flavorful shrimp recipe.
Smoky shrimp, tangy arugula, and a cornucopia of citrus flavors find beautiful balance in the sweetness of the orange and the subtle licorice notes of the fennel. In Germany, they make wines that offer an equally glorious blend of brightness, pretty fruit flavors, and just a touch of sweetness. Any fine Riesling from Germany's Mosel would do well here. Typically, these wines are low in alcohol, which make them all the more ideal. Try Muller Scharazhofberger Riesling Kabinett (about $30). - Jeff Morgan
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 16 dollars per bottle.
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve
An intense golden color with hints of ocher, the wine has a nose of ripe fruit, quince. In the mouth the attack is both supple and full, with notes of honey and spices. The final perfectly balances sugar and acidity.Pair this wine alongside pan-fried foie gras, grilled or roasted white meats (pork, veal), rabbit, poultry in cream sauce, smoked fish, mushroom dishes such as risotto.