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Another plateful of nostalgia for me: boiled white asparagus with shrimp salad... Belgian top notch delicacies and a definite must try!

White Asparagus with Shrimp Salad

Another plateful of nostalgia for me: boiled white asparagus with shrimp salad... Belgian top notch delicacies and a definite must try!

Course Lunch, Main Course, Starter
Cuisine Belgian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 190 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 thick fresh white asparagus
  • 4,5 oz grey North Sea shrimp (125 g), peeled
  • a handful fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp cream
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the white asparagus. Place them on a clean chopping board. Hold them with one hand by their heads. Peel the asparagus with a vegetable peeler from top to bottom. Turn the asparagus as you go. Keep peeling it until you have removed all of the tough skin.

    Another plateful of nostalgia for me: boiled white asparagus with shrimp salad... Belgian top notch delicacies and a definite must try!
  2. Then chop off the drier bottom part. Fill a large and wide pan with water. Bring it to a gentle boil. Season with some salt. Add the asparagus. Cook them for 7 to 8 minutes until tender. Don't overcook them.

    Another plateful of nostalgia for me: boiled white asparagus with shrimp salad... Belgian top notch delicacies and a definite must try!
  3. In the meantime transfer the shrimp to a small bowl. Add the chopped parsley.

    White Asparagus with Shrimp Salad
  4. Stir well. Then add the mayonnaise and cream. Season with pepper and salt.

    White Asparagus with Shrimp Salad
  5. Stir the shrimp salad. Check the seasoning. Add pepper or salt to taste. Put the shrimp in the fridge for now. Once the asparagus are tender, drain them and divide them over plates. Top with the shrimp salad. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper. Serve warm.

    Another plateful of nostalgia for me: boiled white asparagus with shrimp salad... Belgian top notch delicacies and a definite must try!