Shrimp with Beans

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to A. J. Allred for this nugget of wisdom:

No man in the world has more courage than the man who can
stop after eating one peanut.

- Channing Pollock, American playwright and critic

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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I was about to apologize to my readers for publishing another
Italian menu so soon, but then I decided to look back in my files
to see when was the last time I did a week of Italian recipes. I
was surprised to see that I have done only one Italian week this
year, and that was way back in February. So, rather than
apologizing for publishing too many Italian recipes, I should be
apologizing for publishing so few. Here's the lineup... with my
apologies:

(Recipes in brackets are in the PLUS Edition only.)

Monday's Starter
Shrimp with Beans (Gamberi e Fagioli)
[Potato and Pancetta Frittata (Frittata con le Patate e Pancetta)]

Tuesday's Soup or Salad
Arugula and Fennel Salad (Insalata di Rucola e Finocchio)
[Asparagus Salad (Asparagi in Insalata)]

Wednesday's Side Dish
Quick Butter and Tomato Sauce (Sugo al Burro e Pomodoro)
[Bolognese Meat Sauce (Ragu alla Bolognese)]

Thursday's Entree
Lamb Stew with Olives (Spezzatini di Agnelo alle Olive)
[Neapolitan Beef Rolls (Bracciole Napoletane)]

Friday's Dessert
Almond Cake (Torta di Mandorle)
[Diplomat Cake (Il Diplomatico)]

The vinegar in the water used to boil the shrimp gives them a
subtle but distinct aroma of freshness. Use frozen shrimp
unless you happen to know a shrimp fisherman who sells them
on the dock.

Shrimp with Beans (Gamberi e Fagioli)

1 lb (450 g) thawed frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbs (15 ml) red wine vinegar
1 can (15 oz, 425 g) cannellini or Great Northern beans,
rinsed and drained
3 Tbs (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbs (30 ml) lemon juice
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Cook the shrimp in 4 quarts (4 L) of boiling salted water to which
the vinegar has been added. Cook just until the shrimp are cooked
through, about 1 minutes after the water has returned to the boil.
Drain and combine with the remaining ingredients in a bowl, tossing
to combine. Serve war, chilled, or at room temperature. Serves 4
to 6.
Received on Mon Jul 17 05:13:21 2006