Japanese Shrimp Salad

1 package Raman Noodles, uncooked

2-3 Tb toasted sesame seeds

3-4 Tb butter

1 head lettuce, chopped fine

6 green onions cut diagonally

¹/₂ cup chopped slivered almonds

1 cup shrimp (or tuna, chicken, etc.)

Optional items:  water chestnuts, celery, fresh mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc.

Fry noodles and sesame seeds in 3-4 tablespoons butter until crisp and brown.  Combine rest of ingredients; just before serving, add cooled sesame seeds and noodles.  Then toss with the following combined ingredients:

2 Tb sugar                       

¹/₂ cup salad oil

¹/₄ cup vinegar                            

3 tsp sesame seed oil

¹/₄ tsp pepper                             

1 tsp salt