Shrimp Pasta Salad With Ginger Dressing Food

PASTA SALAD WITH POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
• Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
• Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
• Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
• Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
• Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
• If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for Ginger Dressing. Set aside.
• Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Toss vermicelli, dressing and remaining ingredients except salad greens. Serve on salad greens.

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Brush shrimp with 2 to 3 tablespoons Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette. Grill over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until pink, turning once.
• Divide salad on 2 large plates. Arrange shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms and green onions on each. Drizzle with Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette, to taste. Refrigerated leftovers.
• Combine 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup toasted sesame seed, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic in blender container. Cover; blend until smooth. Slowly add 2/3 cup canola oil and 1/3 cup sesame oil in thin stream, until blended. Makes about 1-1/2 cups.

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Note: Cook the pasta & shrimp before starting on the salad.
• Mix the ingredients together for the dressing & set aside.
• Bring the water to a boil the add the vegetables (besides the pepper). Cook for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp. Immediately run under cold water to stop cooking.
• Cover with ice water & let stand for 5 minutes. Drain & combine with pasta, shrimp, & red pepper.
• Toss the salad with the dressing then top with green onions.

SAUTEED SHRIMP SALAD WITH GINGER-CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a food processor and blend 30 seconds; scrape sides of bowl and blend 15 more seconds.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat.
• Cook shrimp 3 to 4 minutes, until just pink.
• Add garlic and lime juice and cook 30 more seconds.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Remove from pan and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
• Using a small, sharp knife, make an X on each tomato.
• Fill a medium bowl with ice water.
• Immerse tomatoes in boiling water 10 to 15 seconds, just until skin loosens.
• With a slotted spoon, remove tomatoes and drop into ice water.
• Peel skin; cut tomatoes in half and discard seeds.
• Dice into 1/4-inch pieces; set aside.
• Put avocado in a medium bowl and gently toss with lemon juice.
• Loosely pack 1/2 cup avocado into a 3-inch round cookie cutter, top with 1/2 cup tomato, and then add 1/2 cup cucumber, gently pressing each layer with a spoon.
• Carefully remove cutter.
• Repeat on each plate, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• (Alternate method: Gently mix salad ingredients and mound on plates.) Drizzle each tower with dressing, and add 2 shrimp.
• Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

LEMON-SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to the cooking water for the last 3 min.; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
• Mix dressing, oregano and zest.
• Place pasta mixture in large bowl. Add dressing mixture, shrimp, tomatoes and cheese; mix lightly.

CHINESE PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and add shrimp.
• Blanch the noodles, rinse under cool water and sprinkle with sesame seed oil, toss, and set aside. (You may want to trim noodles with scissors to about 4 inches in length, to make serving easier.) Blanch whole snow peas and set aside.
• Heat wok, add 1 tablespoon oil, when oil is hot, add shrimp and stir-fry until pink; set aside.
• DRESSING: In a blender or food processor, mix ginger, garlic, egg yolk, egg white, and lemon.
• Slowly drizzle in oil.
• Mix in soy and cream; set aside.
• Toss noodles, shrimps, and snow peas.
• Mix in dressing to taste.
• Garnish with scallions and coriander.
• Serve at room temperature.