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Zesty Shrimp Salad

March 5, 2010 by  
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veg_shrp Zesty Shrimp salad -This exquisite, light, zesty shrimp salad recipe is chilled, and without a doubt a meal in itself. Flavored with the addition of fresh, distinct asparagus, citrus and jack cheese, it is positively overflowing with fresh robust shrimp. The homemade dressing, recipe included, is drizzled over the shrimp and asparagus, giving it it’s magnificent zest. This quick nad easy recipe is a “Must Try” for shrimp lovers!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

 

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Salmon Wrapped Asparagus in Sauce

September 15, 2009 by  
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veg2 Salmon Wrapped asparagus in sauce – This elite, extragant looking, salmon and asparagus recipe is just phenomenal! Fresh salmon fillets are wrapped around the distinctive, dark green asparagus, then covered in a creamy, homemade sauce, recipe included, for an out of this world flavor. A great fish and vegetable recipe when entertaining as it presents very well.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: asparagus, Salmon

Ingredients to make Salmon Wrapped asparagus in Sauce

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
MUSHROOM SAUCE:
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
1 teaspoon olive or canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon minced chives

Directions to make Salmon Wrapped asparagus in Sauce

Step 1:In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil; add asparagus spears. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. Cut salmon widthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. To form one bundle, place three to four slices cut side down, overlapping edges slightly; wrap around five to six asparagus spears. Secure with toothpicks. Repeat for remaining bundles.
Step 2:In a large skillet, bring 1-1/2 cups water, wine or broth, onion, chives, salt and peppercorns to a boil. Using a spatula, carefully add bundles. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3:Meanwhile, for sauce, in a skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in butter and oil until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chives. Serve over bundles.

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Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

July 22, 2009 by  
Filed under Buffet, Easy, Easy Vegetable Recipes, Main Course, New Vegetable Recipes, Salad, Snack, Supper, Vegetable

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easy_veg_chicken_pasta_salad easy Veg chicken pasta salad – This simply superb pasta salad recipe is very hearty, quick and easy. Overflowing with chunky chicken,and bright, fresh vegetables, we splashed it with a homemeade salad dressing, recipe included, that is the perfect finish, for this very versatile meal.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken, Pasta
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

basil Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:
4 lg garlic cloves
2 T Dried basil
1 1/2 t Sugar
1 T Dry mustard
3 T Fresh lemon juice
6 T Red wine vinegar
2 t Kosher salt
1 t Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 c Olive oil

2 ea Zucchinis, halved lengthwise, 1/2-inch pieces
6 oz Dried fusilli pasta
3 Cooked chicken breast halves,1/2-inch cubes
2 md tomatoes, diced
3 Green onions, chopped
12 Black olives
1/4 c Toasted pine nuts
1/2 c Grated fresh parm cheese

Directions to make Easy Veg Chicken Pasta Salad

Step 1:Basil Vinaigrette Dressing: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add 1 1/2T basil, sugar, mustard, lemon juice, 2t salt and 1t pepper. Process 10 seconds. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until slightly thickened. The vegetables and chicken will dilute the intense flavor of the dressing. Makes 1 3/4c.
Step 2:Steam zucchini 1 minute and drain. Cool under running water. Cook pasta al dente, cool under running water, drain and dry.
Step 3:In separate bowls, toss chicken, zucchini, pasta and tomatoes with 1/4 cup dressing each. Gently combine chicken, zucchini, pasta and green onions. Adjust seasonings and dressings to taste. Spoon salad onto a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes, olives and pine nuts on top. Pass cheese separately.

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