Asian Bowtie Pasta Salad w/ Shrimp and Vegetables

Name: Asian Bowtie Pasta Salad w/ Shrimp and Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (80 ml) peanut oil; 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce (reduced sodium or regular); 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar; 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar; 4 tsp (20 ml) sesame oil; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried crushed red pepper; --; 1 lb (.5 kg). medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 large broccoli stalks, stems peeled and julianned, florets reserved; 12 oz (336 grm). bowtie pasta; 1/3 cup (80 ml) red onion in 1/4 to 1/2 inch chop; 4 green onions, chopped; salad greens, washed (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup (80 ml) peanut oil
1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce (reduced sodium or regular)
1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) sugar
4 tsp (20 ml) sesame oil
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried crushed red pepper
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1 lb (.5 kg). medium shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 large broccoli stalks, stems peeled and julianned, florets reserved
12 oz (336 grm). bowtie pasta
1/3 cup (80 ml) red onion in 1/4 to 1/2 inch chop
4 green onions, chopped
salad greens, washed (optional)

1
Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend;season with salt and pepper.
2
Transfer one half of dressing to large bowl.
3
Mix in shrimp and bell pepper;let marinate 15 minutes while keeping chilled in refrigerator.
4
Heat large pot of salted water to boiling.
5
Blanche broccoli stems and then florets in pot until crisp tender, about 2 minutes.
6
Using slotted spoon, remove broccoli from water, drain and chill.
7
Cook pasta in same pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite--about 12 minutes.
8
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until cool;let drain.
9
Add onions and broccoli stems to shrimp mixture.
10
Toss with anough additional dressing to coat.
11
Toss in broccoli florets last so that they don't become mangled.
12
Chill until served or serve immediately at room temperature.
13
Line a large flat bowl with salad greens and fill center with pasta salad.
14
Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup (80 ml) peanut oil, 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce (reduced sodium or regular), 1/3 cup (80 ml) rice vinegar, 2 tsp (10 ml) sugar, and more.

Yes, Asian Bowtie Pasta Salad w/ Shrimp and Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!