Asian Inspired Orzo Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- Soup pasta6 oz
- Shrimp · peeled1 ½ lb
- Cabbage · finely shredded3 cups
- Carrot · finely sliced1
- Bell pepper · thinly sliced1
- Scallion · chopped3
- Cucumber · peeled diced1
- Radish · thinly sliced2
- Cilantro · roughly chopped1 cup
- Peanut butter5 tbsp
- Soy sauce5 tbsp
- Sriracha sauce2 tbsp
- Ginger · grated1 tbsp
- Rice wine vinegar1 tbsp
- Sesame seed
Instructions
- Cook the orzo as the package directs, then set it aside.
- Heat a nonstick skillet on high. Spray with cooking oil, add the shrimp, and cook 4–6 minutes until cooked through. Optionally, add 1–2 tablespoons of sriracha while cooking. Set aside.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl or jar, adjusting to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, shrimp and remaining salad ingredients, then add about 75% of the sauce and toss.
- Refrigerate at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Add the remaining sauce, toss, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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