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Shrimp Ramen Salad w/ Miso Dressing

Shrimp ramen salad combines chilled noodles with crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp, all bathed in a savory sweet miso dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh noodles or Ramen noodles (See Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb fresh shrimp tails removed
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp butter
Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Miso paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salad
  • 3 cups spinach leaves
  • 1 carrot large peeled and julienned (short thin strips)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper sliced julienned short thin strips
  • 4 green onions white and green parts chopped, separated
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves lightly packed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves lightly packed
Toppings
  • 2 limes sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions

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  1. In a stock pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil with a tablespoon of kosher salt.
  2. Cook the noodles per package directions. Drain and rinse. Place in a bowl and toss with tablespoon of oil. Cover and refrigerate to cool.
  3. Remove the shell and tail from the shrimp. Rinse and pat dry.
  4. Season with pinch of kosher salt and red pepper flakes. In a sauté pan over medium heat melt the butter and quickly pan sear the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  5. In a bowl mix together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  6. Assemble the salad in a large bowl. Add the cleaned, chopped spinach, cold noodles, cooled shrimp, carrot, bell pepper, white parts of the green onion, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat.
  7. Serve with chopped green onions, almonds and sesame seeds on top and cut limes on the side to squeeze on top.

Notes

  • Either use 8 ounces of fresh noodles like ramen or Shanghai or your favorite OR two 4 ounce packages of dried ramen noodles. Save flavor packet for other use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 561mg (23%) Potassium 502mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5621IU (112%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 561mg 23%
Potassium 502mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5621IU 112%
Vitamin C 40mg 44%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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