ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO ENJOY DAN:

ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound shrimp, cooked and shelled

1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

1 avocado, sliced

1 bunch asparagus, washed, and trimmed

1 (12 Oz) bag frozen peas, thawed

6 cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3-cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 large head romaine lettuce

VINAIGRETTE:

1/4-cup olive oil

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1/2-teaspoon EACH dried, oregano, basil, and tarragon

1/4-teaspoons cumin

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place a steaming basket in a pot with a few inches of water.

2.   Bring to a boil then add asparagus.

3.   Cover and cook 2-3 minutes.

4.   Remove and place in ice water.

5.   Whisk together olive oil and next 6 ingredients.

6.   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7.   Season shrimp with Old Bay, salt, and pepper.

8.   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat when sizzling.

9.   Add shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until opaque.

10.                Remove from heat.

11.                To assemble salad, place the asparagus, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, in a bowl.

12.                Pour the vinaigrette over it and lightly toss to combine and coat.

13.                Top with mozzarella cheese.

ENJOY DAN:                                FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD!!