Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish Recipe

Name: Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups snow peas; 8 ounces vermicelli; 1 red pepper, sliced thin; 12 cucumber, sliced thin; 6 ounces shrimp, cooked; 4 12 ounces crabmeat; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups snow peas
8 ounces vermicelli
1 red pepper, sliced thin
12 cucumber, sliced thin
6 ounces shrimp, cooked
4 12 ounces crabmeat
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons sesame oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1
Wash and trim peas.
2
Place peas in bowl and cover with boiling water.
3
Let stand 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
4
Prepare vermicelli according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
5
In a large bowl, combine noodles, peas, pepper, cucumber, shrimp and crabmeat.
6
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
7
(Use a tightly covered jar to shake dressing.)
8
Pour dressing over salad and toss to mix.
9
Chill.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 ½ cups snow peas, 8 ounces vermicelli, 1 red pepper, sliced thin, 12 cucumber, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish 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!

Chinese Pasta Salad with Shellfish

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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