ASIAN SHRIMP AND NOODLE SALAD

Asian Shrimp and Noodle Salad image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 oz uncooked rice stick noodles
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups thinly sliced Chinese (napa) cabbage
3/4 lb cooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1 1/2 cups fresh snow pea pods, strings removed, cut diagonally in half
Thinly sliced green onion, if desired
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

Cook noodles in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir lime juice, fish sauce, peanut butter, sugar, gingerroot, soy sauce, oil and garlic with whisk until smooth; set aside.
In large bowl, stir together noodles, cabbage, shrimp and pea pods. Add dressing; toss well. Sprinkle individual servings with onions and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg