Thai Shrimp and Pasta Salad Recipe







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Thai Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Name: Crystal Veillette
Base: Fort Campbell, KY
Recipe: 6 oz bowtie pasta, uncooked 1 lb unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp 2 t hot chile oil 2 t commercial roasted minced garlic ½ c low-fat spicy Indonesian dressing 1 c green pepper strips ¼ t freshly ground pepper 1 (15-ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained 8 Lime wedges (optional)

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain; rinse with cold water, and drain again. Place pasta in a large bowl; set aside. Peel and devein shrimp. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add dressing to skillet, deglazing skillet by scraping particles that cling to bottom. Stir in green pepper, ground pepper, and mushrooms. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes.

Add shrimp mixture to pasta; toss lightly. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.