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A plate of sautéed shrimp, asparagus, walnuts, and shaved parmesan, with a serving bowl containing more of the dish in the background. The meal is garnished with sauce and herbs.
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5 from 1 vote

Asparagus and Shrimp Salad

A light, satisfying salad that hits all the right notes: bright, textured, and unexpectedly elegant for something that came together in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Healthy dinner ideas, light, salad, summer
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed then cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 Lemon zest & juice
  • 1 tbsp shallot minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil + more for pan & marinate
  • 1/4 cup walnuts chopped & toasted
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmigiano
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

Marinate the shrimp

  • Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper and the zest of half a lemon. Give it a toss and place in fridge until ready.

Prep the asparagus

  • Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add in the trimmed and 1 inch cut asparagus along with a pinch of salt & pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, tossing often until the asparagus have softened yet still have a bite.
  • Remove from the heat and place into a bowl.

Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the minced shallot, remaining zest of the lemon, juice of half the lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Cook the shrimp + Toast the walnuts

  • Heat a pan over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes per side, until just cooked through. Remove from the heat.
  • If the walnuts don’t come toasted, heat gently in a dry pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

Assemble the salad

  • Add 2 tbsp of the dressing with the asparagus and toss to coat. Place the asparagus down on a plate then top with the shrimp, toasted nuts, and shaved parmigiano.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 253mg | Iron: 2mg
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