
1. If using dried or fresh beans, place in large deep
pot with onion and bay leaves.
Add cold water to cover by 5 inches. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat and skim off foam.
Simmer until tender, 30 minutes for fresh beans, 1 hour
or more for dried. Drain beans;
discard onion and bay leaves.
2. Place beans in a large bowl. (Canned beans may be added
without cooking.) Add
garlic, half the oil, and Maldon salt. Toss to mix. Cover
with plastic wrap and set aside.
3. Place shrimp in a large saucepan and add water just
to cover. Add 1 teaspoon table
salt and the vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook 1 to 2
minutes. Drain.
4. Combine shrimp with beans. Add remaining oil, lemon
juice to taste, and parsley,
if desired. Toss gently to mix. Line a large plate with
radicchio leaves, and heap with
shrimp and beans. Serve.
