Cilantro & Lime Shrimp over Rice Noodles

asian noodles with shrimp
asian noodles with shrimp

Cilantro & Lime Shrimp over Rice Noodles

A Yummy Asian Fusion DishEverybody loves Asian Fusion cuisine these days so I've been creating dishes with that unique Asian flair. Here's one of my first forays - you'll love it.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
Keyword: asian fusion, healthy, unique
Servings: 4
Calories: 580kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rices noodles
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 1/4 teaspoon wasabi
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 6 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium limes, zest and juice
  • 1 lb large shrimp, shelled and de-veined (seasoned with salt and pepper)
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender, 2 minutes. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp of the oil with soy sauce, tamari, agave syrup, sriracha and wasabi.
  • Add the noodles and toss.
  • In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the oil.
  • Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown and crisp, 3 min.
  • 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 min.
  • Transfer the garlic to paper towels.
  • Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a bowl, combine the lime zest and juice with the remaining 1 tbsp of oil.
  • Stir in the shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until glazed and just white throughout, 3 min.
  • 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, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges alongside.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 16g

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