SOBA NOODLES WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO

Soba Noodles With Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro image

Provided by Manami

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.