Ginger-Shrimp and Snap Pea Salad
(from salonx’s recipe box)
Bursting with the bold flavors of ginger and sesame oil, this colorful salad makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 4
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup sugar snap peas, ends trimmed and halved
- 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 2 medium scallion(s), chopped
- 2 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, minced
- 1 tsp dark sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 piece Boston lettuce, rinsed and patted dry
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and snap peas; cook until shrimp are bright pink and peas are just tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and immerse shrimp and peas in ice water to prevent further cooking. Drain; set aside.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, scallions, ginger, oil, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and peas; toss to combine.
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Place 1 lettuce leaf in each of 4 shallow bowls. Spoon about 1 cup shrimp mixture into each lettuce leaf; serve.