GARLICKY SHRIMP AND HERB NOODLE SALAD

Garlicky Shrimp and Herb Noodle Salad image

Sour, tangy, sweet and spicy-this dish features the essential flavors of Southeast Asian cooking. In addition to mung bean noodles-also called cellophane or glass noodles-and shrimp, it's loaded with veggies and herbs, adding vibrant color and a mix of textures to the mix.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 ounce package mung bean noodles*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Kosher salt
7 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 carrot, sliced into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)
1 red jalapeno, very thinly sliced or minced (with seeds if you like it hot)
1/2 cup mixed roughly chopped mint, cilantro, and basil
3 tablespoons nam pla or fish sauce*
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 limes cut in wedges for serving
1 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 scallions, both white and green, very thinly sliced

Steps:

1. Bring about 4 cups water to a boil. Put the noodles in a large bowl, pour the boiling water over and let them soak until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse in very cold water to cool. Shake off excess liquid so noodle are very dry. Cut the noodles with scissors into manageable lengths, about 4 inches. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Pat the shrimp very dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and when it shimmers, add the shrimp, season with salt and cook turning once until pink and but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook stirring until the shrimp are coated, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and garlic to the noodles along with the cucumber, carrot, jalapeno, herbs, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar and toss. (If the noodles clump, add up to 1/4 cup water to make mixing easier.) Season with salt or fish sauce to taste. Transfer to a serving platter. Transfer salad to a large platter and scatter the scallions on top. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 172 milligrams, Sodium 1348 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams