**Shrimp, Fava Bean, and Asparagus Salad: A Delightful Spring Medley**
As spring awakens the earth, a vibrant symphony of flavors awaits in this refreshing Shrimp, Fava Bean, and Asparagus Salad. This delectable dish captures the essence of the season with its medley of crisp asparagus, tender fava beans, succulent shrimp, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy appetizer, this salad promises an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant colors and delightful combination of ingredients, this salad is sure to be the star of any gathering. Dive into the culinary journey and discover the harmony of flavors in this exquisite spring salad.
**Additional Recipes to Explore:**
* **Lemon-Herb Dressing:** This zesty dressing, crafted with fresh herbs, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, elevates the salad with its vibrant flavors and bright acidity.
* **Roasted Shrimp:** Succulent shrimp, seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, are roasted to perfection, adding a delightful smoky essence to the salad.
* **Blanched Asparagus:** Crisp asparagus spears, blanched until tender yet still retaining a vibrant green hue, provide a refreshing crunch and subtle sweetness to the salad.
* **Fava Bean Salad:** Tender fava beans, with their delicate flavor and creamy texture, are transformed into a delightful salad, tossed with a zesty lemon-herb dressing and complemented by fresh herbs.
* **Spring Salad Greens:** A bed of vibrant spring salad greens, such as baby arugula, tender mizuna, or peppery watercress, provides a crisp foundation for the salad, adding a layer of texture and freshness.
FAVA BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Thick-stemmed asparagus is best for this flavorful, intensely green salad; thin asparagus would be a bit wimpy. I weighed the asparagus after breaking off the ends. If you want to make this into a more substantial main dish salad, you can add a can of chickpeas to the mix.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blanch and skin the fava beans and place them in a bowl. Use the blanching water to blanch the asparagus, or steam the asparagus if you prefer. If blanching, bring the water in the pot to a boil, salt generously and add the asparagus spears. Blanch 1 to 4 minutes, depending on how thick the asparagus is; fat spears (recommended) will take up to 4 minutes, but thin ones are ready in 1 minute. You can steam the asparagus over 1 inch boiling water for the same amount of time if you prefer. Transfer the lightly cooked asparagus to a bowl of cold water, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Add to the bowl with the fava beans. Add the herbs, and the chickpeas if using.
- Combine the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, garlic or shallots, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and yogurt. Toss with the favas and asparagus. Add the shaved Parmesan, toss again and serve, or allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 27 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP
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
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
ROASTED SHRIMP SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Place them on a sheet pan with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss together. Spread the shrimp on one layer and roast for 6 to 8 minutes, just until pink, firm and cooked through. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. When the shrimp are cool, add them to the sauce and toss. Add the dill, capers, and red onion and toss well. The flavors will improve if you allow the salad to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Otherwise, chill and serve at room temperature.
ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKE, AND FAVA BEAN SALAD
Ricotta salata is an aged salted ricotta cheese. You can substitute another salted, crumbly cheese, such as feta.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make the salad: Juice 1 lemon into a large bowl filled with water. Remove tough outer leaves of artichokes, cut off top two-thirds, and scoop out fuzzy chokes with a spoon; discard. Cut each in half, transferring to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.
- Bring milk, 3 cups water, and white asparagus to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tender, skimming foam, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; let drain and cool.
- Bring prepared artichokes, wine, remaining lemon (squeezed, with rind), and remaining 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 13 to 16 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer artichokes to a paper-towel-lined plate; let drain and cool. Discard lemon.
- Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large saute pan of water to a boil. Add green asparagus, and cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, and let cool; reserve cooking liquid. Drain asparagus on a paper-towel-lined plate. Add fava beans to boiling cooking liquid, and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, let cool, then squeeze beans from skins. Divide beans and vegetables among 8 plates. Sprinkle with mint and ricotta salata.
- Make the dressing: Puree all the ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Drizzle over salads, and serve.
FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD
I make this with cooked, shelled edamame (soybeans) that I get at the super Wal-Mart. It's already cooked and just has to be added to the asparagus, not blanched first. I also don't divide the salad. I just put it on a platter as listed in the directions.
Provided by Karen in KS
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut asparagus stalk on a long diagonal into 1/8 inch slices, leaving 1 inch long tips.
- Blanch asparagus tips only, not stalks, for 2 minutes.
- Immediately transfer to ice water with a slotted spoon to stop cooking.
- Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans for 1 minute.
- Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
- Drain asparagus tips and gently peel skins from fava beans.
- Toss beans and asparagus, tips and stalks, in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide among 4 plates.
- Toss arugula with remaining oil and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mound on top of vegetables.
- Shave thin slices of cheese over salad and drizzle with vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 702.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.6
SHRIMP AND FRESH ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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
FAVA BEAN, ASPARAGUS, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHAVED PECORINO
Steps:
- Cut asparagus stalks on a long diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices, leaving 1-inch-long tips (reserve tips separately).
- Blanch asparagus tips (but not sliced stalks) in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes, then immediately transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking.
- Return water to a boil and blanch fava beans 1 minute, then immediately transfer with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus tips and beans and gently peel skins from beans (it's not necessary to peel edamame, if using).
- Toss beans and asparagus (blanched tips and raw sliced stalks) in a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then divide among 4 plates. Toss arugula with remaining tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste and mound on top of vegetables. Shave thin slices of cheese over salad with a vegetable peeler (use about half of piece), then drizzle with vinegar.
GREEN BEAN AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Very tasty salad of roasted asparagus and green beans. I got the inspiration when I was indecisive about choosing between the two vegetables for a side dish. Roasting the vegetables brings out their great flavor and the addition of cherry tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley give it a lovely color.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
- Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
HALIBUT WITH FAVA BEANS AND ASPARAGUS
Fillet of halibut is served with a fresh sauce of sugar snap peas, fava beans, baby asparagus tips and bits of black truffle in this recipe adapted from the chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin.
Provided by Julia Reed
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat canola oil in a pan over medium heat and add prosciutto and shallots. Sweat until shallots are soft and translucent. Cover with stock and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in truffles. Set aside.
- Blanch the peas, sugar snaps, asparagus and fava beans separately in boiling water, until tender, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and immediately plunge into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Set aside fava beans, 1 cup of sugar snaps and asparagus. Place peas and 1/2 cup of sugar snaps in a blender or food processor and puree. Force puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or strings. Set aside in a small pot.
- In a heavy casserole large enough to accommodate 6 fillets, bring 1/4 inch of salted water to a simmer. Salt and pepper each fillet on both sides. Gently poach for 3 to 5 minutes, until the halibut is just cooked through. Test for doneness by inserting a skewer in thickest part of fish for 5 seconds. Skewer should be warm upon removal.
- Bring the chicken-stock-and- truffle mixture to a boil and carefully whisk in 4 tablespoons butter. Add remaining snap peas, fava beans and asparagus, along with oregano, and hold over low heat. Reheat pea puree and stir in remaining butter. Spoon some puree down center of plate in a line and top with a fillet, crosswise over puree. Squeeze lemon juice over halibut and a pinch of sea salt. Spoon over sauce. Repeat 5 times. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 360, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 837 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FAVA BEAN AND GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD IN RADICCHIO CUPS
Removing the skins from the shelled fava beans is a necessary task but worth the effort. Courtesy of Cooking Light.
Provided by rickoholic83
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook beans in boiling water 1 minute; drain.
- Plunge beans into ice water; drain.
- Remove tough outer skins from beans; discard skins.
- Place beans in a large bowl; set aside.
- Prepare grill.
- Thread shrimp evenly onto 6 (12-inch) skewers; brush with 1 tsp oil.
- Sprinkle shrimp evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
- Place skewers on a grill rack coated with cooking spray and grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until shrimp are done.
- Cool slightly and remove shrimp from skewers. Add shrimp to beans.
- Combine remaining 5 tsp oil, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, remaining 1/8 tsp pepper, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- Drizzle juice mixture over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Stir in parsley.
- Place 1 radicchio leaf on each of 4 salad plates and spoon 1 cup shrimp mixture into each leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 143.2, Sodium 941, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 20.6
SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
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
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
SHRIMP, FAVA BEAN, AND ASPARAGUS SALAD
Categories Salad Bean Leafy Green Mustard Shellfish Lunch Lime Shrimp Asparagus Spring Healthy Honey Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- In a small bowl whisk together honey, mustard, lime juice, and tarragon. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Dressing may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dressing to room temperature before proceeding. Stir in chives.
- Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water cook favas until crisp-tender, about 2 1/2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain favas in a colander and gently peel away outer skins. Transfer favas to a large serving bowl.
- Have ready another large bowl of ice and cold water. Return water in pan to a boil and cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 3 1/2 minutes. Transfer asparagus with slotted spoon to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus in colander and pat dry with paper towels.
- Return water in pan to a boil and cook shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp with slotted spoon to paper towels to cool.
- In bowl with favas, toss together 1/3 cup dressing, asparagus, shrimp, mâche, frisée, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle salad with some of remaining dressing and garnish with chives.
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen shrimp that has been thawed and deveined.
- If you don't have fresh fava beans, you can use frozen ones. Just thaw them before using.
- Blanching the asparagus will help it retain its color and crispness.
- To make the dressing, you can use either white wine vinegar or lemon juice. If you use lemon juice, add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.
- Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This shrimp, fava bean, and asparagus salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.
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