Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

portobello mushrooms

cleaned and stemmed

1 clove

garlic

finely diced

1 clove

garlic

smashed

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

0.25 cup

balsamic vinegar

1.75 cup

balsamic vinegar

reduced

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

sweet onion

thinly sliced

1 bunch

peppercress

leaves picked

0.13 pound

baby lettuces

12 unit

Santa Barbara shrimp

1 tbsp

olive oil

1.5 ounce

Banyuls vinegar

1 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

lemon juice

0.5 cup

grapeseed oil

1 ounce

canola oil

2 unit

heirloom tomatoes

cubed

1 bunch

chives

chopped

2 unit

shallots

brunoised

1 pound

haricots verts

trimmed and halved

Step 1
~4 min

Chill 4 salad plates.

Step 2
~4 min

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

Step 3
~4 min

Prepare mushroom marinade: Combine diced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Coat mushrooms with marinade.

Step 5
~4 min

Roast mushrooms, bottoms down, on a sheet pan for 45 minutes, or until tender and sweet.

Step 6
~4 min

Remove mushrooms from oven and dice.

Step 7
~4 min

Reduce balsamic vinegar to a glaze in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 8
~4 min

Julienne sweet onion and shock in ice water for 4 minutes. Strain and set aside.

Step 9
~4 min

Combine peppercress and baby lettuce in a bowl.

Step 10
~4 min

Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

Step 11
~4 min

Sear shrimp in olive oil in a hot pan. Set aside.

Step 12
~4 min

Prepare vinaigrette: Combine Banyuls vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bottle.

Key Technique: Vinaigrette
Step 13
~4 min

Shake well until salt is dissolved.

Step 14
~4 min

Add grapeseed and canola oil and shake again.

Step 15
~4 min

Combine tomatoes, chives, shallots, haricots verts, and shrimp with the lettuce mixture.

Step 16
~4 min

Mix gently to combine.

Step 17
~4 min

Add vinaigrette to lightly coat ingredients.

Key Technique: Vinaigrette
Step 18
~4 min

Arrange salad on chilled plates, creating a layered peak.

Step 19
~4 min

Garnish with balsamic syrup and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for best results.

Don't overcook the shrimp, as it will become rubbery.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Vinaigrette can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Pairs well with a light white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Goat cheese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Represents fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer gatherings
Special occasions

Occasion Tags

Summer
Dinner party
Special occasion

Popularity Score

65/100

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