Soba Noodles With Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Recipe by Su-Mei Yu. Garlicky, spicy and bright with lime, this noodle dish is both warming and energizing, according to Thai tradition. Just don't skimp on the lime wedges or cilantro: The sour juice protects the respiratory system in the early spring, Su-Mei Yu says, and cilantro helps when you're congested. From Healthy Thai Recipes Published March 2010. Food & Wine Magazine :) Wine Pairing: Tangy dishes like these lime-inflected noodles pair better with tangy wines; softer wines tend to lose their flavor. Try a dry Australian Riesling—they're crisp, vivid and great with Asian cuisines. Two good choices are the citrusy 2008 Fireblock Watervale and the more peachy 2009 St. Hallett Barossa. Ingredients:
6 ounces soba noodles |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce |
3 tablespoons tamari |
1 teaspoon agave syrup |
2 large shallots, thinly sliced and separated into rings |
6 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined |
salt |
2 scallions, finely chopped |
1/4 cup chopped cilantro |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
lime wedge, for serving |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the soy sauce, tamari and agave syrup; add the noodles and toss.
4. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
5. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown and crisp, 3 minutes.
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to paper towels.
7. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook over low heat until golden and crisp, 2 minutes; transfer the garlic to the paper towels.
8. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
9. Stir in the shrimp and season with salt; grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until glazed and just white throughout, 3 minutes.
10. Arrange the noodles on a large platter.
11. Sprinkle with the scallions, cilantro, crushed red pepper and the fried shallots and garlic.
12. Arrange the shrimp on top and serve with lime wedges alongside.
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