Best 10 Chilled Shrimp And Asparagus Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the chilled shrimp and asparagus salad stands out as a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. This refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch or elegant dinner, combines the delicate sweetness of succulent shrimp with the crisp crunch of asparagus, all enveloped in a tangy and creamy dressing.

As you delve into this culinary creation, your taste buds will embark on a journey of discovery. The briny notes of the shrimp, cooked to perfection, harmonize with the earthy undertones of the asparagus, creating a delightful contrast. The dressing, a masterful blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and herbs, adds a layer of richness and tang that elevates the salad to new heights.

This recipe offers a versatile foundation upon which you can unleash your creativity. Feel free to add other ingredients that complement the shrimp and asparagus, such as diced avocado, crunchy almonds, or crumbled feta cheese. For a touch of smokiness, consider grilling the shrimp before adding it to the salad. No matter your preferences, this salad is sure to impress and leave you craving more.

In addition to the classic chilled shrimp and asparagus salad, the article also includes variations to suit diverse tastes and dietary needs. For those seeking a lighter option, a zesty vinaigrette dressing replaces the creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. If you're watching your carb intake, a low-carb version of the salad uses cauliflower rice instead of couscous. And for a protein-packed twist, pan-seared scallops take center stage in place of shrimp.

With its vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and endless customization possibilities, the chilled shrimp and asparagus salad is a culinary masterpiece that promises to delight your senses. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a refreshing meal to enjoy on a warm afternoon, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This shrimp, asparagus and avocado salad is utterly delicious and perfect for spring. It's a light, vibrant, creamy and healthy avocado salad. Recipe inspired by Foodie Crush's Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad.

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
4 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
20 spears asparagus ((1 bunch))
1 avocado (sliced)
3 green onions (sliced)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 recipe lemon vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring both a medium pot of water and a medium sauté pan of water and to a boil. Add the shrimp to the pot and the asparagus to the sauté pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Use a skimmer or tongs to transfer the shrimp and asparagus to an ice water bath. Drain and then slice the asparagus into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Add the shrimp, sliced asparagus, baby spinach, avocado and green onion to a salad bowl. Add the dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss it all together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 285 mg, Sodium 916 mg, Fiber 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHRIMP AND FRESH ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Let the delicate flavor of shrimp and tender-crisp asparagus shine through in a simple salad with lemon-mayonnaise dressing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
8 oz. shelled deveined cooked medium shrimp, tails removed
4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 305 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 7 g

ORZO SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND LEMON DRESSING



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This simple shrimp and orzo salad is tossed with seasonal veggies and a bright, tangy dressing. Delicious at room temperature or chilled, it also makes a tasty lunch the next day if you have leftovers. You'll need three cups of vegetables for this dish, but you can adjust the amounts of asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas.

Provided by Julia Levy

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 large lemon)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked orzo
8 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
4 ounces fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh or frozen English peas (thawed if frozen)
12 ounces medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Prepare orzo according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Transfer orzo to a bowl, and cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
  • While orzo cooks, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high. Add asparagus and sugar snap peas to boiling water. Cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Add English peas, and stir until softened, about 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to an ice bath, reserving boiling water in saucepan.
  • Add shrimp to boiling water. Cook until opaque, about 3 minutes, and then drain. Transfer shrimp to ice bath with vegetables. Let stand until chilled, about 3 minutes; drain.
  • Toss together shrimp-vegetable mixture with orzo; drizzle with dressing. Add chives, parsley, and tarragon, and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SALAD



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I like to use a kitchen scissor to cut only the very bottom from the stalk; breaking it off causes more of the bottom to go to waste, which is otherwise perfectly edible. With the smaller, thinner "pencil" asparagus, the stalks are too thin to peel and you need that protective layer so the asparagus keep their shape during cooking. For larger asparagus, where the skin is tougher, I do peel the stalk but leave the tip and an inch or so below the tip, unpeeled. The top is tender enough that it can be cooked as is.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 quarts water
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
32 stalks small to medium-size green asparagus, washed and ends trimmed
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • I like asparagus al dente, slightly crunchy. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot over medium heat. Add salt until it tastes like mild seawater. How will you know? Take a little water with a spoon and taste it, then add the sugar.
  • Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl, large enough to hold the asparagus, with cold water. Add some ice cubes. Plunge the asparagus into the ice bath before cooking. This will help to bring any limp stalks back to life. Remove from the ice bath, plunge them into the boiling water and allow them to cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water, transferring them immediately to the same ice bath. Allow them to sit in the ice bath for a few minutes, swirling them gently in the water to assure they are all cooling quickly in the cold water.
  • The most important step for this dish? Drying the stalks once they are removed from the ice bath. Taking care that no water gets into the final salad is the best way to assure that the maximum flavor will be enjoyed! Transfer the asparagus to a large plate or platter lined with a kitchen towel and refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, honey and mustard. Stir to blend. Whisk in the olive oil in an even, steady stream. When all of the oil has been integrated, taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
  • When ready to serve, remove the kitchen towel from the asparagus and simply toss the asparagus in the dressing to coat them completely. Arrange the stalks on plates and serve.

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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Simple Asparagus and Shrimp Salad with thinly sliced asparagus, shrimp, garlic, parsley, and dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Quick and Easy     Asparagus     Salad     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound asparagus, woody stem ends removed
1/2 pound pink salad shrimp, cooked, shelled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced (1/2 teaspoon to 1 1/2 teaspoons, depending on how much you like fresh garlic)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (more to taste)
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Boil the asparagus: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and salt it well. Add the asparagus to the boiling water and boil for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to cool.
  • Add the shrimp: to the pot of boiling water. If they are pre-cooked, remove after 30 seconds-this is just to warm them. If the shrimp are uncooked, boil them for 2-3 minutes, until cooked through. Remove the shrimp and add them to a large bowl.
  • Slice the asparagus spears thinly on the diagonal: until you get close to the tip. Cut the asparagus tips off in one piece. (They look prettier that way.)
  • Toss everything to combine: Put the asparagus in the bowl with the shrimp. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Add more lemon juice if desired, to taste. Links: Skillet Shrimp and Asparagus here on Simply Recipes Asparagus Salad with Broccolini and Radishes - from 101 Cookbooks Quinoa Salad with Shrimp and Asparagus - from House of Annie

RICE SALAD WITH ROCK SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS



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This ricesalad includes Asian touches like hot sesame oil and jasmine rice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
1 cup jasmine rice
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame-chile oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound rock shrimp, peeled
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil; add a large pinch of salt. Blanch asparagus until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Drain well; pat dry. Cut spears on the diagonal into thin pieces; set aside.
  • Bring rice and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • Heat sesame and olive oils in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shrimp; stir to coat. Stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir shrimp, rice, asparagus, and almonds in a large bowl. Garnish with lemon zest.

CHILLED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Side     Fourth of July     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 LB Cooked Shrimp peeled and De veined
1 LB Fresh Asparagus
1 Medium red onion Sliced
4 Cloves fresh Garlic minced
1/2 LB Red Cherry Tomatoes
1/2 LB Feta Cheese
Sun dried Tomatoes Rehydrated in Olive oil
Fresh Cracked Black pepper
Sea Salt
Fresh Chopped Basil
Fresh rosemary
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar

Steps:

  • Boil and peel and De vein the Shrimp and put in Bowl and cool in Refrigerator Break the Tips off the Asparagus stalk about halfway Down the Stalk Blanch the Tips in Boiling water for 45 Secs then plunge in Bowl of ice water to stop Cooking Process Cut Red Onion rings in quarters Slice Cherry Tomatoes in half and toss in Salad Bowl with Asparagus,Onions,Garlic,Shrimp,Black pepper,salt to taste Throw in the rosemary and basil Quarter Cup Virgin Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar to taste Toss with the Feta Cheese Throw in the Sliced Sun Dried Tomatoes Chill for 4 hours then Server Cold

CHILLED MARINATED ASPARAGUS



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"My mother had surgery a few years back in spring, so my two sisters and I were challenged to prepare dishes like this that would keep well and still taste great as leftovers," recalls Nicole LeCroy of Nashville, Tennessee. "Mom got her appetite back when she tried this cool and crunch asparagus that gets a flavor boost from soy sauce. It's a nice accompaniment to chicken, roast beef or ham."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cider vinegar
2/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Refrigerate until cool. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse in cold water., Place asparagus in a large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Place asparagus on a serving plate; sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts :

EASTER ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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This salad is an Easter tradition in our family. The ingredients and flavors say spring, but it is delicious any time of year! Skip the appetizers; the abundance of shrimp make this an appetizer and salad in one. Enjoy!

Provided by Saveur

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
2 (8 ounce) packages mixed spring salad greens
1 pound frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed
2 large avocados, diced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD



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Make and share this Shrimp and Asparagus Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb green asparagus or 1 lb purple asparagus, trimmed & cut in 1/2-inch pieces, cooked, peeled & cleaned
1 lb shrimp, cooked
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
endive or green leaf lettuce
2 eggs, diced, hard-cooked
4 lemon wedges

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 235.9, Sodium 985.6, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 21.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp are best when they are cooked until they are just pink and opaque. Overcooked shrimp are tough and chewy.
  • Blanch the asparagus spears before adding them to the salad. This will help them retain their bright green color and crisp texture.
  • Use a light and flavorful dressing. A vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good option.
  • Serve the salad chilled. This is a refreshing and summery dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Chilled Shrimp and Asparagus Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, with a variety of flavors and textures that will please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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