Soba Noodles With Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro

Name: Soba Noodles With Grilled Shrimp and Cilantro
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by Manami

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.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.

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