Oriental-Style Pasta Salad (Mom's Quick Fix)

Season the shrimp with lime juice, a small amount of salt, and a little pepper, letting it marinate briefly to absorb the lime flavor.

Heat a skillet and add sesame oil to sear the seasoned shrimp.

Slice the tomatoes to complement the salad, which should already contain other chopped vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and onion.

Prepare the dressing by mixing soy sauce with a little sesame oil.

Add a small amount of sugar to the dressing to balance the acidity.

Combine the chopped vegetables, cooked pasta, and seared shrimp.

Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and mix all components until well incorporated.