GRILLED SHRIMP WITH SPICY VEG NOODLES

Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Veg Noodles image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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6 tablespoons fish sauce
1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno or serrano, thinly sliced
1 pound (16-20) shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on if desired
3 large carrots, cut into spiral noodles
3 mini cucumbers, cut into thin half-moons
2 zucchinis, cut into spiral noodles
1 medium beet, peeled and cut into spiral noodles
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

In a measuring cup, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, oil and vinegar and whisk together. Whisk in the sugar, garlic and jalapeno. Pour half into a medium bowl and half into a large bowl. Add the shrimp to the medium bowl and toss.
Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp until they are pink and opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside. Add the carrots, and cucumbers, zucchinis and beets to the dressing and toss until very coated. Fold in the mint, cilantro and scallions. Sprinkle with the peanuts and top with the grilled shrimp. Serve immediately.