We don’t know about you guys, but healthy has always been yummy for us! Seriously, vegetables, including pulses, have always had a special place in our hearts, palates, and even tummies. “What are pulses?”, you might be thinking; well, “pulses” are leguminous crops yielding from one to twelve grains or seeds of different size, shape, and color within a pod, as defined by The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Currently, there are 11 primary pulses recognized by FAO and those pulses include dry beans, lentils, dry peas, and chickpeas. These ones may be small in size but they are definitely big on nutritional value. In fact, these pulses are low in calorie and are high in fiber, iron and folate, lysine, protein, and vitamin B. Incredible, right? Are you now wondering where to get your supply of these super-clean super food? Say hello to Pulse Association of the Philippines as they are the ones that bring U.S. Pulses, the standard for quality pulses, closer to us. Through them, we are able to get our hands on high-quality, nutritious, and cost-effective U.S. Green Peas.
Yes, that’s right, we get our well-loved, trusty ole U.S. Green Peas, which we usually use in our dishes, from none other than Pulse Association of the Philippines. Truly, U.S. Green Peas are very much versatile, delicious, and filling! That’s why we make sure to get only the best! With that, we are here today to share with you one of our favorite dishes that won’t be as luscious without U.S. Green Peas—the Pan Roasted Shrimp with Bacon and Green Pea Puree.
If you want a quick and easy dish that won’t fall short on flavor and on satisfying you, then the Pan Roasted Shrimp with Bacon and Green Pea Puree is the one you are looking for. This delish recipe is not only flavorful and a breeze to make, but also actually healthy and won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
First, you have to make sure to end up with a well-seasoned, light and creamy Green Pea Puree by boiling the green peas until tender, draining them after, and then mashing them up in a food processor with some salt and pepper to taste.
After that, you have to prepare and season the shrimp and bacon. Cook them individually on a skillet over medium high heat until golden brown, set them aside for a little while, and then you can move onto plating already.
To plate, we suggest to spoon a generous amount of Green Pea Puree into the center of your plate. Place some shrimp atop the puree and then sprinkle that with bacon and reserved peas, if there are any left. You can also add more salt and pepper to taste, and even some lemon zest, chopped mint leaves, and olive oil in accordance to your preference.
It is that simple, really! That’s why this Pan Roasted Shrimp with Bacon and Green Pea Puree would no doubt make a delicious and impressive meal for you and your loved ones. Indeed, by following our Pan Roasted Shrimp with Bacon and Green Pea Puree recipe, you are more than a hundred percent sure that what you have put on your family table is a hearty dish that is not only tasty, but also certainly healthy!
All thanks to U.S. Green Peas, you and people dear to you need not to worry about whether you are getting the most out of your pulses or not; so what else are you waiting for? Get your hands on some bacon, fresh shrimp, and U.S. Green Peas, and start cooking in the kitchen and your way to your loved ones’ hearts and tummies!
To know more about U.S. Pulses and where exactly to get them, you can visit Pulse Association of the Philippines’ Social Media Pages. Their Facebook and Website are very much informational and educational so we suggest you really check them out because nowadays, it is important to know where our food choices come from.
AuthorwhattoeatphCook green peas in a large pot of boiling water for about 4 minutes or until tender.
Drain green peas and keep at least 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside both green peas and the cooking liquid, separately.
Make sure to also keep aside at least two tablespoons of green peas for garnish later.
Place remaining green peas in a food processor together with parmesan cheese, a tablespoon of mint leaves, butter, and garlic.
Start to puree the pea mixture in the food processor. Remember to gradually add pea cooking liquid from time to time so as to achieve a light and creamy texture.
Season mixture with salt and ground black pepper.
Transfer green pea puree in a bowl, cover, and then set aside.
Wash shrimp with cold water.
Season it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then drizzle it with olive oil. Set aside for a bit.
Dice bacon, then cook it in a skillet over medium high heat until golden brown and a touch crispy.
Drain it, then set it aside as well.
Going back to the shrimp, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Cook shrimp until golden brown, about three minutes each side, then set aside again.
Spoon green pea puree into the center of the plate. Distribute evenly.
Place at least 2 to 3 shrimps atop the green pea puree.
Sprinkle reserved peas, bacon, lemon zest, mint leaves, salt, and pepper onto the plate.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
Serve and enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Cook green peas in a large pot of boiling water for about 4 minutes or until tender.
Drain green peas and keep at least 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Set aside both green peas and the cooking liquid, separately.
Make sure to also keep aside at least two tablespoons of green peas for garnish later.
Place remaining green peas in a food processor together with parmesan cheese, a tablespoon of mint leaves, butter, and garlic.
Start to puree the pea mixture in the food processor. Remember to gradually add pea cooking liquid from time to time so as to achieve a light and creamy texture.
Season mixture with salt and ground black pepper.
Transfer green pea puree in a bowl, cover, and then set aside.
Wash shrimp with cold water.
Season it with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then drizzle it with olive oil. Set aside for a bit.
Dice bacon, then cook it in a skillet over medium high heat until golden brown and a touch crispy.
Drain it, then set it aside as well.
Going back to the shrimp, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
Cook shrimp until golden brown, about three minutes each side, then set aside again.
Spoon green pea puree into the center of the plate. Distribute evenly.
Place at least 2 to 3 shrimps atop the green pea puree.
Sprinkle reserved peas, bacon, lemon zest, mint leaves, salt, and pepper onto the plate.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil
Serve and enjoy!