Yield: 6 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 quarts | Water |
| 2 pounds | Shrimp, medium size, cleaned |
| 12 ounces | Haricots verts (thin, tender green beans), ends trimmed |
| 5 tablespoons | Chives, snipped fresh |
| \N \N | Orange zest from med. orange |
| ½ teaspoon | Freshly grnd black pepper |
| ⅓ cup | Raspberry vinegar |
| 1 teaspoon | Dijon-style mustard |
| \N \N | Salt & pepper to taste |
| ½ cup | Mild olive oil |
| 1 cup | Fresh raspberries |
| 1 \N | Bunch watercress, stems removed |
Heat 4 quarts water to boiling in a large pot and drop in the shrimp.
Boil 1 minute and drain in a colander. Let the shrimp cool completely in the colander.
Heat the haricots verts in boiling water until bright green and just tender, about 1 minute. Drain, and drop into ice water to cool; drain and pat dry.
Toss the shrimp and green beans together in a large bowl. Add 4 tablespoons of the chives, the orange zest and pepper. Toss gently.
Whisk the vinegar and mustard together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil until thickened.
Pour ¾ cup of the vinaigrette over the shrimp salad and toss to coat. Add half of the raspberries and very gently toss to combine.
Arrange the watercress on a serving platter and mound the salad in the centre. Garnish with the remaining 1 T. chives and remaining raspberries.
The Silver Palate Goodtimes Cookbok, Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins