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Crispy Herbed Shrimp with Chive Aioli and Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

herbedshrimpasparagus5You know you’re old(er) when…time flies by way, way too fast.

As a kid, it’s always seems as though Christmas was 364 days away, as was my birthday…that is in July. Well, that was the story of my childhood, anyways…always anxious, always impatient.

As for today, I’m having trouble sleeping because I’m not sure when the laundry is going to get done, or heck…when my house will get cleaned for the parental unit + brother that arrive a week from tomorrow. I apologize in advance, mom…it won’t be up to yours — or dad’s — standards, but there will be clean sheets, clean towels, and an abundance of homemade food. How I see it is this: after you were subjected stepping foot into any college dorm, sorority house, or better-off-demolished campus apartment, this little life of mine has got to be one (little-ish) step up. Or at least let’s pretend, okay?

herbedshrimpasparagus3Because instead of cleaning I like to do things like sit out on the deck with a cold adult beverage and one of my regularly delivered cooking magazines, after catching some rays and sweating out some stress as I hit the pavement after work. In short, I have been thoroughly enjoying every waking moment of this July-in-March Ohio weather. Another thing on the to-do list that trumps cleaning: getting my car’s A/C recharged. Last night was a sweaty trip home, to say the least…

Until we fired up the grill for the season, I had about a million five Cooking Light recipes I was dying to try. With the spring asparagus in full force, I was more than happy to see this recipe accompanied by these Panko-battered shrimp.

And let’s not forget the chive aioli. Mmmmmm.

herbedshrimpasparagus1When a girl is busy and has important things to do (or just stress about and pretend it’s no biggie to push them aside yet another day…), a weekend-quality dinner can come on a Tuesday…just because.

At least I can pat myself on the back over dinner being an accomplishment — this was filling, protein-powered, and on the lower-carb side of things. To make this an outdoor meal, consider using a cast iron skillet on the grill (I am beating myself up over not coming up with that idea ahead of time). As for the asparagus, there isn’t a more grill-worthy vegetable (yum!).

herbedshrimpasparagus2My only major change to this recipe was the portion. There was no way a pound of asparagus would feed 4 in this house – we love the stuff far too much to spread it that thin. And when it comes to shrimp, Mr. Prevention tends to hoard them (ironically, I accidentally served him a plate of Shrimp Pad Thai on Sunday night that had ZERO shrimp…I sure got an earful of whining after that oversight!).

So, Cooking Light said this was a 4-portion meal…I made it a 3-portion meal. And heck, it still comes in at 450 calories per serving…450 delicious and nutritious calories, that is!

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Crispy Herbed Shrimp with Chive Aioli and Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes

Asparagus:
1 lb asparagus, fibrous ends snipped
1 cup grape tomatoes
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Shrimp:
3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp  fresh thyme, chopped
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
3 Tbsp cornstarch
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
3 Tbsp 2% Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp low-fat canola mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 F.

Line a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Put the asparagus and tomatoes on the baking sheet and mist or drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

Combine panko, parsley, thyme, and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Place cornstarch and egg whites each in individual shallow dishes. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and black pepper. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess; dip into egg whites. Dredge shrimp in panko mixture; press to adhere. Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp. Note: do not begin pan frying until you have dredged and breaded all of the shrimp

Bake the asparagus for 7-9 minutes, depending on thickness of the stalks.

Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of shrimp to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Repeat with remaining oil and shrimp.

Serve asparagus and tomatoes topped with shrimp and aioli.

Yield: 3 servings (6-7 stalks of asparagus with tomatoes, 6-8 shrimp, and 2 Tbsp aioli).

Nutrition Information (per serving): 451 calories; 19 g. fat; 206 mg. cholesterol; 650 mg. sodium; 31 g. carbohydrate; 3 g. fiber; 39.7 g. protein

Result: I was surprised to read some negative reviews online after Mr. P and I raved about this meal. My only mistake was not having all of the shrimp breaded before beginning my pan frying, so I noted the changes I would make above to make the meal go more smoothly. Cooking Light placed this at a 40-minute meal and I would say that was a close estimate, with a mention that all of that is hands-on time. That said, it’s worth the effort…we loved this! Ideal for those looking for something lighter in carbohydrate and packed with protein. Enjoy!

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 It’s my Friday…yayyayayayaya! 😀

 Be well,

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26 Comments

  1. Joanne
    March 22, 2012 / 7:33 am

    I’m constantly trying to convince my mother that my apartment actually IS clean…compared to my college dorm room. ๐Ÿ˜› It’s a losing battle.

    I’m always a bit skeptical of Cooking LIght’s serving sizes…sometimes I think they add an extra serving to make the calories ridiculously low. But I have no desire to eat a 200 calorie dinner! Just eliminate a serving and make it 350! We’ll all survive. ๐Ÿ˜› Nevertheless…this looks so tasty! I want that aioli in my life.

  2. Samantha Angela
    March 22, 2012 / 8:44 am

    That’s nice that your parents and brother are coming to visit. Is it just me or does it seem like when you move away from home you spend more time travelling to visit your hometown than other people spend coming to visit you? That was true for me when I lived in Toronto and it’s true for my sister Vicki in Geneva. Making a road trip every weekend can get really annoying.

  3. Amy B @ Second City Randomness
    March 22, 2012 / 9:09 am

    I have had SO much asparagus in the last week or two. It’s like I’m shoving it in as much as possible before the price of it goes back up…

    My pee will never be the same.

    Sorry I have no class.

  4. Kim @ Just Baked
    March 22, 2012 / 10:14 am

    This looks delicious . The colors in this dish are amazing! I love fried shrimp, but these look just as good and for far fewer calories. Oh, and then you dip them in aioli? Yum!

  5. Anna @ On Anna's Plate
    March 22, 2012 / 10:21 am

    Eh, clean houses are overrated ๐Ÿ™‚ This looks like the perfect spring (or summer!) meal!

  6. Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers
    March 22, 2012 / 10:44 am

    Ha, too true. I recently told the hubs, “If time is flying by this fast now, just imagine how quickly it will pass when we’re 90 years old!”

  7. Kristen (swanky dietitian)
    March 22, 2012 / 11:04 am

    Just delicious!
    Time does fly!! There are times when it’s a good thing (my classes are going pretty quickly) and then when it’s not so great (I am already 28!!)

  8. Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life
    March 22, 2012 / 11:11 am

    Yummy!! Enjoy your “Friday!”

  9. Beth
    March 22, 2012 / 11:20 am

    Your photo of the messy page from Cooking Light is exactly like every night I cook in my house ๐Ÿ™‚ This one looks awesome. Most of my recipes are from Cooking Light! Love them!

  10. Lynsey
    March 22, 2012 / 11:47 am

    Everything about this recipe looks and sounds amazing. This is going on my menu very soon.

  11. Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather
    March 22, 2012 / 12:19 pm

    Love how crunchy these little shrimpies look! I’m so jealous of your warm weather. I woke up to snow this morning!

  12. EA-The Spicy RD
    March 22, 2012 / 12:46 pm

    Your gorgeous photos ALMOST make me want to eat shrimp ๐Ÿ™‚ A shrimp lover, I am not, but I bet this would be great with scallops or chicken too. Love the asparagus and tomatoes. With asparagus in season, it is on our weekly menu rotation. I usually roast it in the oven, but the frill works great too. BTW-I am reading this while I’m in the middle of doing 5 loads of laundry since I have procrastinated far too long ๐Ÿ™‚

  13. Biz
    March 22, 2012 / 12:54 pm

    You had me at crispy shrimp! Love it. While I am loving thiS 80 degree weather, I miss the 50’s and 60’s of spring!

  14. March 22, 2012 / 1:47 pm

    Your recipe is a very good reward after doing all the chores and a warm visit from your parents and brother; Tasty and delicious shrimps. =)

  15. Casey
    March 22, 2012 / 6:25 pm

    Your presentation is beautiful and the dish sounds delightful.

  16. Jessy
    March 22, 2012 / 7:45 pm

    GIRL. This looks and sounds amazing!!! I can’t wait to try it!

  17. TastefullyJulie
    March 22, 2012 / 10:51 pm

    This weather is so awesome I probably won’t feel like cleaning again until October!
    This recipe looks delicious, I’m pinning it to try later ๐Ÿ™‚

  18. Jessica @ Sunny Side Up
    March 23, 2012 / 4:16 am

    I am for real drooling over this shrimp! YUM!

    I am totally with you on the time flying thing. I looked at the calendar and it said March 23rd and I thought for sure it was some sort of sick joke orchestrated by a time bending leprechaun. Surely it is still just January!?

  19. Kate
    March 23, 2012 / 10:41 am

    You just reminded me I need to do a full overhaul of our place before my inlaws get her next week.

  20. Ashley
    March 24, 2012 / 10:27 am

    As soon as I got this issue of Cooking Light, this was the first recipe I made- it was FABULOUS! If a little messy to create….

    • Nicole, RD
      Author
      March 24, 2012 / 9:03 pm

      Haha, true! But worth the mess ๐Ÿ˜‰

  21. Caitlin
    April 3, 2012 / 7:36 am

    Used the coating on both shrimp and tilapia chunks for dinner last night and it was like the best seaside vacation fried seafood platter without the icky feeling afterwards! Did have to make dill aioli instead since I totally forgot to buy the chives, but still the perfect creamy sauce with the crispy seafood.

    • Nicole, RD
      Author
      April 4, 2012 / 9:57 am

      I love it! That sounds absolutely fantastic! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Caitlin!

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  23. Becca
    January 18, 2013 / 7:16 pm

    We really liked this, but I am horrible at breading stuff! My breadcrumbs always end up sticking together instead of to the shrimp/chicken. Glad I didn’t try to make this on a weeknight after a workout, better for a night I can take my time ๐Ÿ™‚

  24. Lizzie
    May 13, 2013 / 11:49 am

    I made this last week and we loved it, too! Thanks ๐Ÿ˜€

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