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recipe Dinner Recipe: Shrimp Spinach Salad
Servings: 6
Taste of Home ~ Step by Step Detailed Instructions

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!
Recipe by: Lisa Bynum ~ Brandon, Mississippi


    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

  • Preparation Instructions:
  • 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 bacon and sliced almonds.


recipe Breakfast Recipe: Country Brunch Skillet
Servings: 6
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Using frozen hash browns and packaged shredded cheese shaves minutes off the prep time of this skillet egg dish, making it an appealing meal you can put together quickly.
Recipe by: Elvira Brunnquell ~ Port Washington, Wisconsin
    Ingredients:
  • 6 bacon strips
  • 6 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • Preparation Instructions:
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and set aside. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings. Add the potatoes, green pepper, onion, salt and pepper to drippings; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are browned and tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Make six wells in the potato mixture; break one egg into each well. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon.
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