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Butterflied Shrimp and Vermicelli Salad (recipes)


Butterflied Shrimp and Vermicelli Salad

Yield: Makes 5 servings



Ingredients:



1/4small yellow onion

3tablespoons tarragon vinegar or white wine vinegar

2tablespoons sugar

1/2teaspoon salt

1/2teaspoon dry mustard

1/4cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4cup vegetable oil

1teaspoon celery seeds

1pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

8ounces uncooked vermicelli pasta, broken into 2-inch lengths

1cup finely chopped celery

1cup seedless grapes, cut into halves

1jar (4 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained

3tablespoons mayonnaise

2oranges, peeled and cut into sections or 1 cup mandarin orange slices

1head Bibb lettuce

5green onions, sliced for garnish









Preparation:





1.To prepare dressing, place yellow onion and vinegar in food processor; process using on/off pulses until onion is finely chopped. Add sugar, salt and mustard; process until mixture is blended.2.With motor running, slowly pour olive oil and vegetable oil through feed tube; process until smooth. Add celery seeds; process until mixture is blended. Set aside.3.Prepare cooking water for pasta according to package directions. When water comes to a boil, add half the shrimp; simmer 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp with slotted spoon; place in large bowl. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Reserve 5 shrimp for garnish.4.Add pasta to cooking water. Cook according to package directions. Rinse under cold water; drain. Add pasta, celery, grapes and pimientos to shrimp. Toss with mayonnaise and dressing. Gently toss with orange segments. Chill several hours or overnight. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with reserved shrimp and green onions.