Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 pounds shelled rock shrimp or medium shrimp (split lengthwise); 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound snow peas; 1 medium jicama (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into matchsticks; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, halved and thinly sliced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds shelled rock shrimp or medium shrimp (split lengthwise)
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound snow peas
1 medium jicama (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat.
2
Add half of the shrimp and saute until opaque and just cooked through, about 3 minutes; transfer to a large plate.
3
Repeat with another 1 tablespoon of oil and the remaining shrimp; let cool.
4
In a blender, combine the oyster sauce with the vinegar, mustard, ginger and garlic and puree.
5
With the blender on, gradually add the remaining 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
6
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
7
Add the snow peas and cook until bright green, about 1 1/2 minutes.
8
Drain the snow peas, refresh under cold water and pat dry.
9
In a serving bowl, combine the snow peas, jicama, peppers, onion and shrimp.
10
Add the dressing, toss well and season with salt and pepper.
11
Sprinkle on the cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 pounds shelled rock shrimp or medium shrimp (split lengthwise), 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers 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.

Asian Shrimp Salad with Snow Peas, Jicama and Bell Peppers

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