Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Refreshing Shanghai noodles with stir-fried shrimp, snow peas, and a rich emulsified ginger sauce.
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Chinese Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1094.4

Description

This vibrant Chinese pasta salad features precooked Shanghai noodles tossed in a creamy, tangy ginger dressing. The dish is elevated with juicy stir-fried shrimp and crisp-tender snow peas, providing a perfect balance of textures. Aromatics like fresh cilantro and scallions add a bright herbal finish to this satisfying cold noodle dish. Ideal for warm evenings or potlucks, it holds up well at room temperature.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together salt, white pepper, and Chinese cooking wine to create the shrimp marinade.
  2. Add the shelled and deveined shrimp to the marinade, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the precooked Shanghai noodles according to package directions, then rinse immediately under cold water to stop cooking.
  4. Drain noodles well, place in a large serving bowl, and toss with a dash of sesame oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  5. In the same boiling water, blanch the snow peas for 1 minute until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cold water, then set aside.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  7. Add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the heat and set aside.
  8. To make the dressing, combine grated ginger, crushed garlic, egg yolk, egg white, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor.
  9. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil in a thin, steady stream until the dressing emulsifies and becomes thick and creamy.
  10. Blend in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and cream until smooth.
  11. Add the cooked shrimp and blanched snow peas to the bowl with the noodles.
  12. Pour the ginger dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or lemon juice to balance flavors.
  14. Garnish with chopped coriander and minced scallions.
  15. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1094.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 95.3g147%
Saturated Fat 18.6g93%
Cholesterol 384.2mg129%
Sodium 5824.8mg243%
Total Carbohydrate 40.4g14%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g34%
Sugars 5.3g
Protein 27.6g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chinese, pasta salad, ginger dressing, shrimp, snow peas, shanghai noodles, emulsion, summer dinner, potluck, asian inspired, creamy dressing, seafood salad
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