SOBA NOODLES WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO

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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.

Provided by Manami

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the soy sauce, tamari and agave syrup; add the noodles and toss.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown and crisp, 3 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to paper towels.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and cook over low heat until golden and crisp, 2 minutes; transfer the garlic to the paper towels.
  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Stir in the shrimp and season with salt; grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until glazed and just white throughout, 3 minutes.
  • Arrange the noodles on a large platter.
  • Sprinkle with the scallions, cilantro, crushed red pepper and the fried shallots and garlic.
  • Arrange the shrimp on top and serve with lime wedges alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 1143, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 21.4

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