Asian Shrimp And Pasta Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Asian Shrimp Pasta recipe, inspired by Southern Living Magazine (May 2004). This quick and easy dish is perfect for seafood lovers! Enjoy succulent shrimp tossed in a zesty soy-ginger sauce with crunchy water chestnuts and fresh herbs over perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 395.3 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 4.4 (8 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Shrimp And Pasta

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped

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How to Make Asian Shrimp And Pasta

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  3. Add cooked pasta to the bowl and toss to coat.
  4. Stir in green onions, water chestnuts, and cilantro. Set aside.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
  7. Add shrimp, lime juice, and black pepper to the skillet.
  8. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  9. Add the shrimp mixture to the pasta bowl.
  10. Toss gently to combine.
  11. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

9g

Carbs

16g

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