Delicata Squash and Arugula Salad with Pesto Shrimp and Parmesan Frico
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 397
- Total Fat
- 29
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 17
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 20
- Cholesterol
- 103
- Sodium
- 632
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 large delicata squash, trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/2-inch-thick
5 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
5 ounces arugula
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a large, rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Mound tablespoons of the cheese on the parchment and spread each mound to make a thin, even layer, about 3 inches wide. Bake in the oven until medium golden brown all over, 3 1/2 to 5 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, they can burn quickly. Cool completely and transfer to a plate (they will crisp as they cool).
- Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a little pepper on the baking pan. Bake in the oven until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the shrimp and 2 tablespoons of the pesto to a medium bowl. Stir to coat the shrimp in the pesto. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, about 2 minutes, then flip the shrimp and continue cooking until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Stir the champagne vinegar, the remaining 1/4 cup pesto, and the remaining tablespoon oil together in a small bowl.
- Toss the arugula in just enough dressing to coat. Transfer to a large, wide platter and top with the squash, pomegranate seeds, and shrimp; drizzle with more dressing. Break the frico up a little bit, sprinkle on top, and serve immediately.