Thai Shrimp and Pasta Salad JC Recipe

Thai Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Recipe Details

Time

To Prepare: 30 minutes
To Cook: 5 minutes

Calculate Ingredients for x 4 servings

Ingredients

• 6

  oz farfalle (bow tie pasta), uncooked

• 1

  lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp

• 2

  tsp hot chile oil

• 2

  tsp commercial roasted garlic, minced

• 1/2

  cup low-fat spicy Indonesian dressing

• 1

  cup green pepper, cut into strips

• 1/4

  tsp freshly ground pepper

• 1

  (15 oz) can straw mushrooms, drained

• 8

  lime wedges (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain again. Place pasta in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Peel and devein shrimp. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add dressing to skillet, deglazing skillet by scraping particles that cling to bottom. Stir in green pepper, ground pepper and mushrooms. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.
3. Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss lightly. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
   
   Makes 4 Servings. Per Serving: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 1/2 Meat, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Calories 322

Carbohydrate 39.6g

Protein 25g

Fat 7.2g

Cholesterol 129mg

Sodium 533mg