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Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lisa L. Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

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Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

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

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  • If you like wilted salads, toss spinach in the dressing before removing it from the heat. You'll need only about 15 to 20 seconds, so keep an eye on it and stir constantly.
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    Shrimp and Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

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    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 10 min
    Yield 6 servings

    Ingredients

    • 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
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    Directions

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

    1-1/2 cups: 212 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 739mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 2 fat.

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