Perfect Pairings: C. Salvadori, Francesco I, Vernaccia di S. Gimignano, 2008, Tuscany, Italy, 231354

Shrimp Salad with Tomatoes and Capers

1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste
2 tomatoes chopped
3 green onions, including the tender green tops, chopped
2 tender celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/4 cup capers, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
lettuce leaves

1. Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl, 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry.

2. In a bowl combine the shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, celery, capers and mint.

3. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss well. Let stand for 15 minutes stirring once or twice.

4. Arrange the lettuce in a bowl or platter, spoon the place on top. Serve immediately.







					Shrimp Salad with Tomatoes and Capers 1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 teaspoon salt, plus salt to taste 2 tomatoes chopped 3 green onions, including the tender green tops, chopped 2 tender celery stalks, thinly sliced 1/4 cup capers, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice lettuce leaves 1. Bring a large sauce pan of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and begin to curl, 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. 2. In a bowl combine the shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, celery, capers and mint. 3. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste. Pour over the shrimp mixture and toss well. Let stand for 15 minutes stirring once or twice. 4. Arrange the lettuce in a bowl or platter, spoon the place on top. Serve immediately.



	C. Salvadori • Francesco I • Vernaccia di S. Gimignano • 2008 • Tuscany, Italy • 231354 Grape: Vernaccia appearance - bright, clear color : pale yellow, almost clear aroma - faint flavors (smell + taste) sweetness - dry acidity - round oak - fruit - apricot earth - black olives body - medium tannins - alcohol - 13% serving notes - remove from the refrigerator and allow to warm slightly before serving, about 15 minutes				• Vernaccia is a white wine grape that is found in many Italian wines but is most commonly associated the Tuscan wine Vernaccia di San Gimignano. The Tuscan variety of Vernaccia appears to be an ancient variety but ampelographers disagree as to whether the grape's origins are Eastern European, Greek or Roman. In the Middle Ages, a Vernaccia wine known as Vernage was popular in London. The white wine grape of Vernaccia di San Gimignano is the most well known variety of Vernaccia and produces crisp wine with good acidity and citrus fruit. It is sometimes blended with Trebbiano but is also seen as a varietal wine.