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Preheat the oven to 350.
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Set a small strainer over a small bowl.
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Scrape the passion fruit seeds and pulp into the strainer.
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With a spoon, press on the passion fruit seeds to extract the juice; discard any stringy clumps attached to the seeds.
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Add the seeds to the passion fruit juice and stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
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Season the passion fruit dressing with salt and pepper.
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In a large skillet of boiling salted water, cook the baby carrots, asparagus spears and red bell peppers over moderately high heat until tender, 4 minutes for the asparagus and 10 minutes for the carrots and peppers.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
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Peel the red bell peppers.
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Add the fennel bulb to the skillet and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer the fennel bulb to the baking sheet with the other vegetables.
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Pat the vegetables dry and discard the paper towels.
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Drain the skillet and wipe it dry.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in the skillet.
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Add the baby carrots, asparagus spears and fennel bulb, season the vegetables with salt and pepper and cook them over high heat until they are lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer the vegetables back to the baking sheet.
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Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the skillet and add the peeled red bell peppers.
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Season the peppers with salt and pepper and cook them over moderately high heat until they are lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to the baking sheet.
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Repeat with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the shiitake and endives.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven to keep the vegetables warm.
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Wipe out the skillet.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
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Add the jumbo shrimp, season them with salt and pepper and cook them over moderately high heat until they are golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Transfer the vegetables to shallow bowls and top with the shrimp.
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Drizzle the passion fruit dressing over the vegetables and serve.
