Spicy Asian inspired Shrimp Noodle Salad

Set a nonstick skillet on high heat. Once hot, spray with oil then add the shrimp. Cook until the outside is seared and the shrimp is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside. Mix together the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a bowl or jar. Season to taste with lime juice, soy, ginger or garlic. In a large bowl, toss together the ingredients for the salad and ensure everything is well mixed. Then add the shrimp – or your choice of protein – and mix.

📝 Ingredients

• SUB: chicken breast; tofu; mushrooms
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha (or hot sauce of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar (OR juice from 1 lime)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (OPTIONAL)
• 1/2 medium (~3 cups) green cabbage, chopped & shredded
• 1/2 medium (~3 cups) red/purple cabbage, chopped & shredded
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup matchstick or shredded carrot
• 8 oz water chestnuts, drained
• 8 oz (227g) sugar snap peas
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 60z COOKED noodles (I used rice & corn gluten free spaghetti)
• sesame seeds and/or peanuts (BE SURE to account for the macronutrients if you use)
• green onion
• lime or clementine

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Set a nonstick skillet on high heat. Once hot, spray with oil then add the shrimp. Cook until the outside is seared and the shrimp is cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2Mix together the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a bowl or jar. Season to taste with lime juice, soy, ginger or garlic.
3. 3In a large bowl, toss together the ingredients for the salad and ensure everything is well mixed. Then add the shrimp – or your choice of protein – and mix.
4. 4For meal time, add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss together. Garnish and enjoy! NOTE: If doing this for meal prep, divide the salad into however many servings you prefer and store the vinaigrette separate and mix at meal time.
5. 5And the plant-based option with mushrooms… Enjoy the spicy Asian Noodle Salad!