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

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

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