Step 1

Preheat oven to 400ºF

Step 2

Begin frying bacon pieces in pan over medium heat. While bacon is frying, prep asparagus and shrimp.

Step 3

Fry bacon until firm but not totally crisp. Remove bacon from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Arrange asparagus in an even layer on a large greased rimmed sheet pan. Drizzle 2 Tb olive oil over asparagus. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Roast for 7 minutes. (add 1-2 minutes if asparagus is extra thick)

Step 6

Toss shrimp with 2 Tb olive oil, salt and pepper. Add to pan with partially cooked asparagus.

Step 7

Top asparagus with par-cooked bacon pieces.

Step 8

Roast for 5-7 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and curl into a loose 'C' shape.

Step 9

Remove from oven. Serve with pasta, rice or on top of a salad.

Step 10

Combine all dressing ingredients in a major jar with lid or a dressing shaker. Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds to blend.

Step 11

Serve tossed with pasta or rice. Or use as a dressing for salad.