Shrimp and Asparagus Salad; the importance of sexy undies Recipe
Ingredients
- Shrimp and Asparagus Salad
- 12oz (350gr) shrimp, cleaned
- 8oz (125gr) asparagus
- 1/2 cup large couscous - Israeli couscous, Portuguese cuscus
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 6oz (200gr) salad greens - lettuce, spinach...
- 2 tbs fresh, snipped basil
- 2 tbs fresh, snipped parsley
- 1 tbs fresh snipped tarragon
- 1/3 cup chopped green olives, about 12
- 2oz (60gr) bacon
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tsp olive oil divided
- 1/2 tsp paprika
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 746g | |
| Calories 661 | |
| Calories from Fat 251 | 38% |
| Total Fat 28.25g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 4.33g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 1171mg | 49% |
| Potassium 657mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 79.7g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 29% |
| Sugars 5.06g | 3% |
| Protein 21.87g | 35% |
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