Mint Cilantro Shrimp With Soba Noodles Recipes

CURRY NOODLES WITH SHRIMP AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Cook rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse well with cool water. Set aside. Keep a pot of boiling water on stove for reheating noodles later.
• Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and allspice berries in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then grind in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle.
• Put coconut oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add lemongrass, garlic and ginger to softened onions and cook for 2 minutes more.
• Season with salt and pepper, then add ground coriander, cumin, fennel and allspice. Add turmeric, cayenne, lime zest and juice, fish sauce and coconut milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• Season shrimp and cherry tomatoes with salt. Add to pan and cover until shrimp are cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Dip noodles briefly in hot water to reheat, then drain and divide among bowls. Spoon shrimp, tomatoes and sauce over each serving. Sprinkle with scallions and garnish with cilantro, basil and mint leaves.

MINT AND SCALLION SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes, then drain in a colander. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
• While noodles are cooking, stir together vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved.
• Toss noodles with dressing, mint, and scallions.

SOBA NOODLES WITH GRILLED SHRIMP AND CILANTRO

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.

SHRIMP WITH CILANTRO-MINT PESTO

Steps:

• For the pesto: Combine all pesto ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor blender, and process until pureed. Use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
• For the shrimp: Toss the shelled shrimp with the pesto in a shallow, nonreactive pan. Each shrimp should be well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• Remove shrimp from pan and discard the marinade. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

MINT-MARINATED SHRIMP WITH GLASS NOODLES

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, mint, garlic, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil in a medium bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, vegetable oil, and sugar. Let stand until ready to use.
• Place noodles in a large bowl. Bring a pot of water to a boil; pour over noodles. Let stand until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• Remove shrimp from marinade, and season with salt and cayenne. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 minute per side.
• Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, and chile. Drizzle lime juice mixture over the top, and serve with lime wedges.

MINT-CILANTRO SHRIMP WITH SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Place mint leaves, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, and the pepper in a blender. Start blending, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Puree until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour half into a large bowl, add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes. Reserve the remaining half for the noodles. Meanwhile, bring large pot of water to a boil and add the remaining 1 Tbsp. salt. Break noodles in half and cook until al dente, no more than 4 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Heat large skillet on high and add the canola oil. Drain the shrimp and discard the marinade. Cook the shrimp until pink and slightly firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add the hot noodles and reserved marinade and stir until incorporated and steaming hot. Serve immediately or let cool, then refrigerate.