Fava Beans with Cheese & Shrimp
From: Traditional and Contemporary Tapas Dishes – Parragon Publishing
Yield: 6 servings
From: Traditional and Contemporary Tapas Dishes – Parragon Publishing
Yield: 6 servings
1 lb 2 0z (500g) shelled fresh or frozen Fava beans
2 fresh thyme sprigs
80z/225 g cooked shelled shrimp
80z/225 g Queso Majorero or Gruyere cheese, diced
6TB olive oil
2 TB lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
salt and pepper
2 fresh thyme sprigs
80z/225 g cooked shelled shrimp
80z/225 g Queso Majorero or Gruyere cheese, diced
6TB olive oil
2 TB lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
salt and pepper
1. Bring a large pan of slightly salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and 1 thyme sprig, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 7 minutes. Drain well and refresh under cold running water, then drain again. (Unless the fava beans are very young, remove and discard the outer skins. )
2. Place the beans in a bowl and add the shrimp and cheese.
3. Chop the remaining thyme sprig. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and chopped thyme together in a separate bowl and season to teste with salt and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the bean mixture. Toss lightly and serve.
