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SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND WARM BACON DRESSING RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Warm Bacon Dressing Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by CarolineNGa

Number Of Ingredients 15

SALAD:
8 cups fresh, washed baby spinach, dried really well
3 boiled eggs, sliced
4 pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
SHRIMP:
1 pound of fresh, peeled and deveined shrimp
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons of bacon drippings
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, you can substitute cider vinegar if needed
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • GRILL THE SHRIMP: Place grill pan on grill and set burners to high. Sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and toss to coat. Place shrimp on grill pan. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. They will be firm and white when fully cooked-check often, being careful not to overcook. MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, honey and mustard. Heat bacon drippings in sauce pan on low. When drippings are warm, slowly pour in the vinegar mixture. Whisk all ingredients together until mixed well. Keep whisking on low temp til the dressing is emulsified. PREPARE THE SALAD: Place spinach on large platter. Arrange the grilled shrimp,crumbled bacon, and onion on top of greens. Gently drizzle with warm dressing. Add egg slices. Toss gently to serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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It's effortless to eat healthy when you have a mouthwatering salad like this. You won't need anything else for a balanced meal.-Jacqueline Wilson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 bottle (8 ounces) poppy seed salad dressing or salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, avocado, oranges, shrimp and sunflower kernels. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND WARM BACON DRESSING



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Combine outdoor cooking with fresh flavors and you get this tasty salad.

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 cups fresh washed baby spinach (, dried really well)
1 lb fresh peeled and deveined shrimp (, grilled)
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
3 boiled eggs (, sliced)
4 pieces cooked bacon (, crumbled)
1/2 red onion (, sliced very thin)
3 tablespoons bacon drippings
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place grill pan on grill and set burners to high.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Place shrimp on grill pan.
  • Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. They will be firm and white when fully cooked-check often, being careful not to overcook.
  • In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, honey and mustard.
  • Heat bacon drippings in pan on low.
  • When drippings are warm, slowly pour in the vinegar mixture.
  • Whisk all ingredients together until mixed well.
  • Place spinach on large platter.
  • Arrange shrimp,crumbled bacon and onion on top of greens.
  • Gently drizzle with warm dressing.
  • Add egg slices.
  • Toss gently to serve.

SPINACH-SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Throwing together this seafood favorite won't take long. Feta cheese is the surprise ingredient.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces spinach leaves
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 pound cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl. Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD



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Shrimp and garlic are sauteed in butter then set atop a bed of spinach. Almonds, tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon finish off this beauty. Perfecto! Jamie Larson - Dodge Center, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 medium lemon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the shrimp. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic and parsley; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, almonds and shrimp mixture. Squeeze juice from the lemon; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH SHRIMP SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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Make and share this Spinach Shrimp Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
4 cups lightly packed bite-size spinach leaves
1 cup sliced mushroom
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 lb cooked peeled and deveined med shrimp

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in 10" skillet over med-high heat until crisp.
  • Stir in vinegar, sugar and mustard; continue stirring til sugar is dissolved.
  • Toss spinach, mushrooms, cheese and shrimp in large bowl.
  • Drizzle hot bacon dressing over spinach mixture.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 759.5, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 21.2

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