Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup scallion, chopped (include some of the green tops)
  • 3/4 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or sweet marjoram)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup arugula
  • 1 bunch chicory lettuce, washed, stemmed and dried (about 2 cups)

Method

  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonreactive saucepan.
  • Stir in the garlic and scallions, and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add shrimp, parsley and cilantro and cook for another 1 or 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is heated through.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice.
  • Taste and correct the seasonings, if necessary.
  • Arrange arugula and chicory on a serving platter, pour shrimp mixture over greens, toss lightly and serve.