A cool shrimp salad with asparagus and artichokes. Canned artichoke hearts are fine, but fresh cooked can be great.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- ¾ pound cooked shrimp – peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup French dressing
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
- 6 sprigs fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water until tender. Remove and cool under cold water. Reserve six stalks and cut remaining asparagus into 1 inch pieces.
Step 2
Cook and clean shrimp. Again reserve the best six and dice the remainder. In a bowl, combine shrimp and asparagus, mix gently with mayonnaise and lemon juice.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, marinate the artichoke hearts in 1 cup French dressing.
Step 4
Place shrimp and asparagus in an attractive shallow bowl. Garnish with sieved egg and arrange reserved asparagus on top to resemble the spokes of a wheel.
Step 5
Drain the artichoke bottoms and garnish each with a dollop of mayonnaise, 1 whole shrimp and 1 parsley sprig. Arrange them around the salad.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 423 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat33g | 42% |
Saturated Fat6g | 29% |
Cholesterol186mg | 62% |
Sodium690mg | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 11% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein17g | |
Vitamin C46mg | 229% |
Calcium88mg | 7% |
Iron5mg | 29% |
Potassium437mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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