Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 12

Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of pasta, grilled shrimp, and green onions mixed together in a delicious toasted sesame sauce. Perfect for a refreshing summer meal that you can easily whip up.

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 lb raw shrimp
	1/2 lb three-vegetable garden-style twirl pasta or 1/2 lb preferred pasta
	1/4 - 1/2 cup kraft toasted asian sesame dressing or 1/4-1/2 cup marinade
	fresh green onion
	white wine
	lime juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

Fat

A delightful recipe for summertime, the Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad is healthy, tasty, and quick to make. This salad is a delicious blend of shrimp, pasta, and sesame flavors. The dish is refreshing and packed full of health benefits that’ll keep your body fueled and running smoothly. The flavors of the pasta and the shrimp are well accented by the toasted sesame dressing, making it a perfect tropical dinner that you can’t resist. This recipe can quickly become your quick go-to meal for a healthy and light dinner.

Instructions

1.	Cook the twirl pasta following the package directions.
2.	Meanwhile, heat up the marinade in a large skillet.
3.	Add the raw shrimp and cook till they turn pink in color.
4.	Add in the cooked pasta and mix well.
5.	Sauté fresh green onions in a small amount of white wine, drain and add to pasta mixture.
6.	Squeeze lime juice over the top and stir in the toasted sesame dressing to serve.

PROS

The Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad is an extremely easy dish that can be prepared quickly.
It is a perfectly balanced combination of flavors with a refreshing sesame taste.

This dish can be an amazing source of lean protein and gluten-free too if you use gluten-free pasta and dressing.

CONS

Ensure that you do not overcook the shrimp so that it retains a unique texture.

The salad can become too dry, so you need to keep an eye on the proportion of dressing that you add.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Quick Chinese Shrimp Pasta Salad contains shrimp, which is a great source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants that help boost heart health. Also, this salad is a great source of fiber to help aid digestion and boost energy levels.
If you prefer gluten-free pasta, this dish could be appropriate for people with gluten intolerances.