Shrimp Grape And Gorgonzola Salad Recipes

DILLED SHRIMP AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth.
• Place lettuce in bowl, and drizzle or toss with dressing.
• Then sprinkle with toasted almonds.

SHRIMP AND GRAPE SALAD WITH DILL

Steps:

• Shrimp can also be boiled, but tend to lose some flavor to the water that way. Peel and transfer shrimp to a large bowl to cool.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise and dill together well.
• Pour the dressing over the shrimp and toss gently. Add the grapes and salt and pepper to taste, then toss once more and refrigerate, covered, for at least four hours. DO NOT SKIP THE REFRIGERATION STEP; THE SHRIMP NEED TO ABSORB THE DRESSING!
• Just before serving, taste and correct the seasoning, then toss again. Arrange on a platter of lettuce leaves and serve immediately. Serves 6 portions as a main course; 8 portions as a first course.

GORGONZOLA AND GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Dressing: Place red wine vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and garlic cloves in a blender and pulse on high speed. Add the shallots and slowly incorporate the extra-virgin olive oil while blender is on high speed. Finish seasoning with black pepper and allow the dressing to sit for 24 hours, refrigerated, before using.
• For the candied garlic: Coat a sheet pan with oil for the finished garlic. Place the garlic and water in a large saute pan over medium to high heat. Boil the cloves until they are cooked through but still firm to the touch and still maintain their shape. This takes about 8 minutes. By this time the water should be all the way or close to being evaporated. At this point, add the sugar in with the garlic cloves and continue to cook over medium heat while stirring occasionally. After a couple of minutes the sugar will begin to caramelize. At this point it is important that the garlic be stirred constantly so they become evenly coated with the caramelized sugar. Continue to caramelize the garlic until golden to dark golden brown. This process happens very quickly so stay alert. Turn the garlic out onto the greased sheet pan and cool.
• For the salad: Place the grapes, Gorgonzola and candied garlic in a large mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup of dressing. You want enough dressing in the bowl to fully saturate the cheese and grape mixture. Add the lettuce and toss your salad. Taste for seasoning.

GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

GORGONZOLA AND OLIVE STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the green olives, kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese, macadamia nuts, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lay each grape leaf flat, and place a heaped tablespoonful of the olive and Gorgonzola mixture in the center. Fold or roll the leaves around the mixture. Chill until serving.

CHAMPAGNE GRAPE AND SHRIMP SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Rinse and drain the shrimp and grapes.
• In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and juice of 2 lemons.
• Add shrimp, grapes, chives.
• Combine and let flavors combine while you prepare the rolls.
• Open all the rolls and drizzle inside olive oil and remaining lemon.
• Put rolls in oven to toast (inside surface facing down).
• When rolls are golden, remove from oven.
• Place bottom of rolls on plates, top generously with shrimp mixture.
• Place top of rolls off center so shrimp salad is visible.
• Garnish with some chives and a lemon slice if desired.

RED GRAPES AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, place shrimp and onions. In tightly covered container, shake oil, salt, tarragon and vinegar; pour over shrimp. Sprinkle with pepper; toss until shrimp are well coated. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours.
• Drain shrimp; reserve marinade to pour over salads if desired. Toss grapes with shrimp mixture. Serve on lettuce.

GRILLED GAZPACHO SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Set aside 2 garlic cloves for bread slices. Place remaining garlic on double layer of heavy-duty foil; drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over. Fold up and seal packet. Place directly on grill rack and cook until garlic is very tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Open packet; cool garlic.
• Toss shrimp (in shells) and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine plum tomatoes, green onions, sweet onion, both bell peppers, and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange cucumber halves and bread slices on baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle all vegetables with salt and pepper. Grill shrimp until just opaque, about 2 1/2 minutes per side; transfer to another bowl and cool. Grill vegetables until crisp-tender, turning frequently, about 3 minutes for plum tomatoes and green onions, 5 minutes for cucumbers, and 15 minutes for sweet onion and bell peppers. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Grill bread slices until just beginning to crisp and grill marks appear, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Rub bread with reserved garlic cloves, then discard garlic cloves.
• Peel shrimp; transfer to large bowl. Cut all vegetables and bread into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces; add to shrimp along with any accumulated juices. Stir in grilled garlic cloves and grape tomatoes. Whisk vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil in small bowl; pour over salad and toss to coat.
• Do ahead: Can be made 1 1/2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Stir thinly sliced basil into salad. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP, GRAPE AND GORGONZOLA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme and dried tarragon. Set aside. Line a salad bowl with the Romaine lettuce. Add the shrimp, celery, grapes and scallions. Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, whisk the Gorgonzola into the vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat. Serve at once with crusty bread.