
Of course there are two stories about the origination of the Natchitoches Meat Pie…one is that women would make these pies for the husbands to go to the fields, a flaky dough surrounding a filling of meat and seasonings was easy to transport and easy to eat…the other is more colorful and one that we particularly like. It is said young lads on the streets of Natchitoches would sell the pies.
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 lbs. uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
8 cups mixed baby greens (about 5 ounces)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation:
Whisk lemon juice, capers, shallot, mustard, and dried red pepper in medium bowl. Whisk in oil, then basil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Bring large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute. Add zucchini; continue cooking until shrimp are opaque in center and zucchini is crisp-tender, about 1 minute longer. Drain. Rinse under cold water and cool. Drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1/3 cup dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss greens in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Arrange shrimp and zucchini atop greens. Serve, passing Parmesan cheese separately, if desired.