Asian Shrimp Salad
(from salonx’s recipe box)
Marinating the shrimp ahead of time imparts extra flavor in this refreshing salad!
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: salad
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, large, uncooked
- 1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
- 1 pieces ginger root, 1-inch, peeled and minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 oz uncooked capellini, prepared according to package directions
- 1 bunch spinach, or prewashed bag
- 2 cup mung bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, frirmly packed
- 4 medium scallion(s), chopped
- 2 small carrot(s), shredded
- 1 lime(s), juice
Directions
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Peel and devein shrimp. Toss with garlic, ginger and 2 tablespoons soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Toss capellini with spinach, sprouts, mint, scallions, and carrots. Mix together lime juice and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and pour over salad. Allow salad to sit for 15 minutes while you cook shrimp.
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Grill shrimp on outdoor grill or grill pan on the stove, or sauté in a nonstick pan. Allow shrimp to cool slightly, then toss with salad.