Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 1 1/2 packed cups basil leaves
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Pinch kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • 10 (21 to 25) shrimp
  • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
  • 2 bulbs fennel, thinly sliced
  • 3 packed cups baby arugula
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Method

  • In a food processor, pulse the garlic, shallots, 1/4 cup oil and sherry vinegar until well incorporated.
  • Add the basil leaves, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Pulse to combine.
  • Remove the mixture from the food processor and add it to a large bowl.
  • Reserve a small amount of marinade in another bowl for finishing the shrimp.
  • Toss the shrimp in the marinade and thread them onto skewers.
  • Heat a grill pan to high and cook the skewers for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Remove them from grill and add them to the bowl with the reserved marinade.
  • Add the fennel, arugula and tomatoes.
  • Toss lightly to evenly coat.
  • Arrange the salad on serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan.