Asparagus And Shrimp Salad Recipe With Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

SHRIMP AND FRESH ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add asparagus and bell pepper; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika and garlic; blend well.
• To assemble salads, arrange asparagus and bell pepper on individual salad plates. Spoon mayonnaise mixture over each salad. Top each evenly with shrimp and hard-cooked eggs.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green asparagus in boiling salted water until barely tender, about 1 minute.
• If purple asparagus is tender, don't cook at all.
• In mixing bowl, combine asparagus, shrimp and bell pepper.
• In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, celery seed, salt, horseradish and lemon juice; stir into shrimp mixture.
• Spoon onto endive or lettuce; sprinkle with eggs and garnish with lemon wedges.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS IN DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta and boil vigorously for the time recommended on the pasta package or until the pasta is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat the tablespoon of oil and the butter in a medium skillet until the butter melts.
• Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the asparagus and cook until it loses its raw look, about 2 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of the pasta water, raise the heat to medium-high, and boil until the aspargus turns bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic, dill and shrimp.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the additional olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta and toss in a serving bowl with the shrimp and asparagus.