Friday, June 26, 2009

Nutrition :: Springtime Shrimp Salad

Springtime Shrimp Salad

Here's what you need...

For the Dressing

  • 1 Tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

For the Salad

  • 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 cups torn Boston lettuce
  • 3 Oranges
  • 1 lb fresh or frozen shelled deveined cooked shrimp, thawed
  1. In a small bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients; beat with a wire whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  2. In large nonstick skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus and return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until tender.
  3. Meanwhile, arrange lettuce on 4 individual salad plates. Peel oranges and halve lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  4. Drain asparagus. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Arrange asparagus, orange slices and shrimp over lettuce. Drizzle salads with dressing.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 290 calories, 9g fat, 24g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, and 29g protein.





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