Zesty Shrimp Ramen Salad
Discover a refreshing twist on traditional ramen with this Zesty Shrimp Ramen Salad. Bursting with flavors from fresh lime, mint, and ginger, this salad combines succulent shrimp with tender ramen noodles, crunchy snow peas, and sweet baby corn, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for lunch or as a light snack, it's a delightful dish that will impress your family and friends while keeping you cool and satisfied.
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Servings
125
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
limes
3-4 (zest and juice)
olive oil
1/3 cup (none)
fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup (chopped)
fresh ginger
1 tablespoon (grated, peeled)
sugar
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
3/4 teaspoon (none)
whole baby corn
1 (15 ounce) can (drained)
unflavored ramen noodles
2 (3 ounce) packages (none)
large shrimp
1 lb (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
snow peas
8 ounces (about 4 cups, cleaned)
scallions
2 (chopped)
radishes
2 (cut into wedges)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the dressing: Grate the zest of 1 lime and squeeze out 1/4 cup of lime juice. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, chopped mint, grated ginger, sugar, and salt until well blended.
2
Add the drained baby corn to the dressing and let it stand for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the ramen noodles by placing them in a large bowl and covering them with hot tap water. Allow them to soften and become tender for approximately 10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
4
In the bowl with the dressing and corn, add the cooked shrimp, snow peas, chopped scallions, and radish wedges.
5
Finally, add the drained ramen noodles to the mixture. Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for a refreshing cold salad.
Nutrition Information
6g
Fat
13g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zesty Shrimp Ramen Salad?
It is a refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with tender ramen noodles, crunchy snow peas, and baby corn in a lime and ginger dressing.
What are the main ingredients in this recipe?
The main ingredients include unflavored ramen noodles, large shrimp, snow peas, baby corn, radishes, and a dressing made of lime, mint, and ginger.
How many calories are in a serving of this salad?
There are 125 calories per serving.
Is this recipe suitable for lunch?
Yes, it is described as perfect for lunch or as a light snack.
How should the shrimp be prepared?
The shrimp should be cooked, peeled, and deveined before being added to the salad.
What type of ramen noodles are needed?
The recipe calls for two 3-ounce packages of unflavored ramen noodles.
Do I need to boil the ramen noodles?
No, you simply cover them with hot tap water for about 10 minutes until they become tender.
What is in the zesty dressing?
The dressing consists of lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, chopped mint, grated ginger, sugar, and salt.
How much lime juice is required for the dressing?
You will need 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice.
How should I prepare the fresh ginger?
The ginger should be peeled and then grated to equal 1 tablespoon.
What is the purpose of letting the baby corn stand in the dressing?
Allowing the baby corn to stand for 15 minutes helps it absorb the flavors of the lime and ginger dressing.
What vegetables are included in the salad?
The salad includes snow peas, scallions, radishes, and baby corn.
How should the radishes be cut?
The radishes should be cut into wedges.
Can I serve this salad immediately?
Yes, you can serve it immediately or chill it in the fridge for a refreshing cold salad.
How much fat is in this dish?
Each serving contains 6g of fat.
What is the protein content?
There is 6g of protein per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in the Zesty Shrimp Ramen Salad?
The dish contains 13g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this recipe considered healthy?
Yes, it is tagged as a healthy, light, and fresh meal option.
What kind of herb is used for flavoring?
Fresh chopped mint leaves are used in the dressing.
How many scallions do I need?
The recipe requires 2 chopped scallions.
How much olive oil is used?
The dressing uses 1/3 cup of olive oil.
How many snow peas are needed?
You need 8 ounces of snow peas, which is about 4 cups.
What size shrimp should I buy?
The recipe specifies using 1 lb of large shrimp.
Is there any sugar in the recipe?
Yes, there is 1 teaspoon of sugar in the dressing.
How long does it take to soften the ramen?
It takes approximately 10 minutes in hot tap water.
How many limes will I need?
You will need approximately 3 to 4 limes to get enough juice and zest.
What is the preparation for the snow peas?
The snow peas should be cleaned before being added to the bowl.
What is the first step in making the salad?
The first step is preparing the dressing by whisking lime juice, zest, oil, mint, ginger, sugar, and salt.
Does this recipe fall under a specific cuisine?
Yes, it is categorized under Asian cuisine.
Can this be served as a snack?
Yes, it is light enough to be served as a snack or a light meal.