Asian Spinach and Shrimp Salad With Sesame Dressing

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"This is a delicious salad that is a tasty meal in one - Depending on how juicy the oranges are, you may need 2 oranges to yield 1/2 cup of squeezed juice."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
• 1⁄2 cup Baby Spinach, lightly packed
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, black toasted
• table salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 lb shrimp, medium, cooked and peeled
• 2 oranges, peeled, and segmented
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, chopped

directions

1. Bring orange juice to boil in small saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to about 1 Tbsp., about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, place spinach in large bowl, and set aside.
2. Whisk reduced orange juice, zest, ginger, vinegar, and honey together in small bowl. Whisk in vegetable and sesame oils and season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss shrimp, orange segments, and scallions,with 2 tablespoons dressing in bowl and season with salt and pepper. . Toss spinach with remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 individual plates and top with shrimp and oranges. Serve.

Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

I made this minus the shrimp as I was serving with an Asian chicken. Loved the flavor in the dressing.