ROASTED GARLIC AND WHITE BEAN PUREE WITH THAI BASIL SHRIMP SALAD

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Roasted Garlic and White Bean Puree with Thai Basil Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 slices bacon
2 large onions, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
4 heads roasted garlic, cloves squeezed out (Oven roasted: tops cut off, drizzled with olive oil, seasoned, wrapped in foil, roasted at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes, until soft and colored)
2 cups white beans, soaked in water overnight, drained
8 cups chicken stock
4 large croutons
Thai Basil Shrimp Salad, recipe follows
1/2 pound rock shrimp
Canola oil, to cook
2 limes, juiced
2 minced Thai bird chiles
1 minced shallot
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup Thai basil chiffonade, save 1 tablespoon, for garnish
Salt and black pepper
Italian bread croutons, sliced 1-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a casserole on medium heat, cook the bacon crisp then drain on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in casserole and add onions to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Season and add thyme, roasted garlic, and beans. Stir, then add stock and chopped bacon, and bring to a boil. Check for flavor. Place cover ajar and simmer for 45 minutes until beans are very soft. Using a hand blender, puree the soup until smooth. Check again for seasoning.
  • In a large pasta bowl, ladle soup and place crouton in the center. Place a small mound of the salad on the crouton and garnish with basil chiffonade.
  • Wine Recommendation: Grosset, Clare Valley Riesling, Polish Hill, Australia, 1998
  • In a hot skillet coated with oil, saute the shrimp and season. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until done and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together, juice, chiles, shallot, fish sauce, sugar, and oil. Toss with warm shrimp and basil. Check for flavor.

Mnandy Maada
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This dish is a great make-ahead option. I made the puree and shrimp salad ahead of time, and then I just assembled the dish before serving. It was a lifesaver!


Seattle Express
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I love the presentation of this dish. It's so elegant and inviting. I served it at a dinner party recently, and everyone was impressed.


Pema Choden
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted garlic. I had some roasted garlic in my fridge, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. This recipe was the perfect solution! The puree is delicious, and the shrimp salad is a great way to add some pr


Ashraful Islam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The roasted garlic and white bean puree is so flavorful, and the Thai basil shrimp salad is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Peyton “Peypey” Kaiser
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish. The shrimp salad is light and flavorful, and the roasted garlic and white bean puree is creamy and delicious. I would definitely make this again, even for guests who don't like shrimp.


Claire Meche
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit. I served it at a dinner party recently, and everyone loved it.


Jadyne Jason
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I'm always looking for new ways to make shrimp, and this recipe is a great option. The shrimp salad is light and flavorful, and the roasted garlic and white bean puree adds a creamy richness. I will definitely be making this again!


bow ty
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover white beans. I had a can of white beans in my pantry, and I wasn't sure what to do with them. This recipe was the perfect solution! The puree is delicious, and the shrimp salad is a great way to add some


furkhan Riswana
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The roasted garlic and white bean puree is savory and earthy, while the Thai basil shrimp salad is bright and citrusy. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Mdali bhai
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This dish was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The roasted garlic and white bean puree was creamy and smooth, and the Thai basil shrimp salad was fresh and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


karlys korner
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I'm not usually a fan of white bean puree, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor, and the Thai basil shrimp salad is the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this again!


Harshita Entertainment
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This recipe is a winner! The roasted garlic and white bean puree is creamy and flavorful, and the Thai basil shrimp salad is the perfect complement. I especially loved the crunch of the peanuts and the freshness of the basil. I will definitely be mak