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Ingredients
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1 head of broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
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1 head of cauliflower (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch florets
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1 fennel bulb (1 pound)—halved lengthwise, cored and cut into thin strips
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8 medium fingerling potatoes
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8 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
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8 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
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2 sticks unsalted butter
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1 1/2 cups pure olive oil
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1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
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3 rosemary sprigs
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16 large, unpeeled head-on shrimp
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4 scallions, cut into 3-inch lengths
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Crusty bread, for serving
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water. Blanch the broccoli and cauliflower until crisp-tender, 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to the ice water. Add the fennel to the pot and blanch for 1 minute; transfer to the ice water. Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until tender, 10 minutes; transfer to the ice water. Drain the vegetables and pat dry. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
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On a surface, using the flat side of a chef’s knife, mash the garlic and anchovies to a paste; scrape into a large, deep skillet. Add the butter, oil, black pepper and rosemary; bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Nestle the shrimp into the bagna cauda and cook, turning once, until just pink in spots. Cover and simmer until the shrimp are pink all over, 3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
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Arrange the vegetables, scallions and bread on a platter. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to another platter. Pour some of the bagna cauda sauce over the shrimp and the rest into a wide bowl. Serve right away with plenty of napkins.
Suggested Pairing
Mediterranean-inflected dishes, like this shrimp starter, are terrific with lively rosés from the south of France.