Ginger-Shrimp and Snap Pea Salad

(from salonx’s recipe box)

Bursting with the bold flavors of ginger and sesame oil, this colorful salad makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 4

Source: weightwatchers.com

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, ends trimmed and halved
  • 2/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 2 medium scallion(s), chopped
  • 2 Tbsp ginger root, fresh, minced
  • 1 tsp dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 piece Boston lettuce, rinsed and patted dry

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and snap peas; cook until shrimp are bright pink and peas are just tender, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and immerse shrimp and peas in ice water to prevent further cooking. Drain; set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, scallions, ginger, oil, salt and pepper. Add shrimp and peas; toss to combine.

  3. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each of 4 shallow bowls. Spoon about 1 cup shrimp mixture into each lettuce leaf; serve.

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