Poached Shrimp, Melon and Frisée Salad

• HEALTHY
• MAKE-AHEAD

Ingredients

1. 2 small fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
2. 1 small leek, white and tender green part only, thinly sliced
3. 3 garlic cloves
4. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
5. 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
6. 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
7. Finely grated zest and juice of 1 medium orange
8. 1 cup dry white wine
9. 3 cups water
10. Kosher salt
11. 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
12. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
13. 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
14. Piment d’Espelette (see Note)
15. 1 1/2 cups finely diced cantaloupe (1/2 pound)
16. 1 1/2 cups finely diced honeydew (1/2 pound)
17. 1 small head of frisée, tender inner leaves only, chopped
18. 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon

1. In a large saucepan, combine half of the fennel with the leek, garlic, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, orange zest, orange juice, white wine, water and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes.
2. Add the shrimp to the saucepan and cook over low heat until pink and curled, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the shrimp marinate in the warm liquid for 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a plate. Halve each shrimp lengthwise and refrigerate until cool. Strain the poaching liquid, reserving 1 cup.
3. In a small saucepan, boil the reserved poaching liquid over high heat until reduced to 2 tablespoons, 15 minutes; transfer to a large bowl and whisk in the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and piment d'Espelette. Add the cantaloupe, honeydew, frisée, tarragon, shrimp and the remaining sliced raw fennel. Season the salad with salt and piment d'Espelette, toss gently and serve.