Aloha Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp are marinated in fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. The processs infuses the shrimp with vibrant flavor. The shrimp are grilled briefly and tossed with small pasta, sliced green onion and diced jicama. Light, crunchy pasta salad is seasoned with red pepper flakes just before serving.

Ingredients -
1-1/2 pounds Hawaiian Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
8 ounces Bow Tie OR Rotini Pasta
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 bunch Green Onions, thinly sliced diagonally
2 cups Jicama, peeled and diced, about 1/2 inch
Red Pepper Flakes
 
Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, marinate the shrimp in lemon juice, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper for ½ hour.

2. Cook the shrimp on a preheated griddle until they just turn pink.

3. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes or until al dente.

4. Drain and rinse under cold water and toss with extra virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.

5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, pasta, green onions, and jicama.

6. Carefully toss the ingredients together.

7. Sprinkle with Red Pepper Flakes and serve immediately.

 



Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Watercress

Watercress is a peppery tasting, small, delicate, round leafed plant with edible stems


Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Chicory or Curly Endive

Endive has a pleasant, bitter, tangy taste. Baby endive, available as well, has a softer texture than mature plants.


Recipe Ideas:
Angel Hair Pasta Salad
Angel Hair Pasta Salad With Chicken
Angel Hair Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Asian Chicken Pasta Salad
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