Pasta Salad With Creamy Ginger Dressing

This unique pasta salad bridges Western comfort and Asian flair, featuring tender shanghai noodles tossed in a rich, creamy ginger dressing. The dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp and the crunch of snow peas, balanced by bright notes of lemon juice and aromatic coriander. It offers a delightful texture contrast between the silky noodles and crisp vegetables, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, potluck contributions, or quick weeknight dinners. The ginger-infused cream dressing adds a sophisticated depth of flavor that keeps every bite interesting and satisfying.

Cooking Method: Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 579.0

Description

This unique pasta salad bridges Western comfort and Asian flair, featuring tender shanghai noodles tossed in a rich, creamy ginger dressing. The dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh shrimp and the crunch of snow peas, balanced by bright notes of lemon juice and aromatic coriander. It offers a delightful texture contrast between the silky noodles and crisp vegetables, making it an ideal choice for light lunches, potluck contributions, or quick weeknight dinners. The ginger-infused cream dressing adds a sophisticated depth of flavor that keeps every bite interesting and satisfying.

Ingredients

1 pound Precooked shanghai noodles
1/2 pound Snow peas
2 tablespoon Coriander, chopped
1 tablespoon Oil
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Chinese cooking wine
3 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
1 Egg Yolk
2 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Cream
1 Dash Sesame oil for noodles
1/2 pound Shrimp, shelled deveined
2 tablespoon Scallions, minced

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook the shanghai noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, cream, lemon juice, soy sauce, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt to create the creamy ginger dressing.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
6
In the same skillet, add the snow peas and scallions, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until crisp-tender.
7
Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the cooked noodles, and toss everything together gently.
8
Pour the ginger dressing over the noodle mixture, adding a dash of sesame oil, and toss until everything is evenly coated.
9
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve immediately while warm, or chill for a cold salad variation.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 579.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.5g66%
Saturated Fat 9.5g48%
Cholesterol 249.2mg84%
Sodium 5811.3mg243%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g11%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 4.5g
Protein 23.8g48%

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

Note

For a richer flavor, marinate the shrimp in the Chinese cooking wine for 10 minutes before cooking.

If you prefer a colder salad, let the noodles cool completely before dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

You can substitute the shanghai noodles with spaghetti or linguine if unavailable, but adjust cooking time accordingly.

Add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing for a spicy kick.

Keywords: chinese, pasta salad, ginger dressing, shanghai noodles, shrimp, snow peas, creamy, fusion, quick dinner, coriander, lemon, sesame oil, egg yolk, soy sauce, light meal, potluck, asian fusion, noodle bowl, fresh herbs, savory

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