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Spicey Shrimp Or Chicken And Cellophane Noodle Salad Recipe


Spicey Shrimp Or Chicken And Cellophane Noodle Salad Recipe Midgelet / All my dishes
1 year, 3 months ago
This combination of zingy herbs, cool noodles, grilled shrimp and spicy dressing makes a fabulous, easy dish. Plus, it can largely be made ahead of time, then put together just before serving. Squid or chicken are delicious substitutes for the shrimp... More
Prep:10m Cook:5m Servings:6

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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 red Thai chile, sliced paper-thin
  • 1 kaffir lime leaf, minced, or 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, shelled, or small squid bodies, halved lengthwise
  • Two 2-ounce packages dried cellophane noodles
  • Boiling water
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 cup basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Directions
  1. In a bowl, combine the lime juice with the fish sauce, sugar, oil, chile, lime leaf and oyster sauce.
  2. In another bowl, toss the shrimp with half of the chile-lime dressing.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl, cover the cellophane noodles with warm water.
  5. Let stand until pliable, 5 minutes.
  6. Light a grill.
  7. Drain the cellophane noodles.
  8. Using scissors, cut the noodles into 2-inch lengths and return them to the bowl.
  9. Cover the noodles with the boiling water and let stand until they are softened, about 1 minute.
  10. Drain well.
  11. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and grill over high heat until just tender, about 1 minute per side.
  12. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with the cellophane noodles, scallions, mint, cilantro, basil and the remaining dressing.
  13. Mound the salad on plates or a platter.
  14. Sprinkle with the peanuts and serve with lime wedges.

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Comments

chefelaine 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Terrific! Thanks again for a wonderful recipe! Fiver! :+D

momo_55grandma 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Fantastic another great one thanks

fluffy24 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Wow! I like this one, Thanks

lasaf 1 year, 3 months ago said:
You got my five. Thanks. L.

herby 1 year, 3 months ago said:
Like this!


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