BRIGHT AND SPICY SHRIMP NOODLE SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Bright and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad image

A punchy, chile-spiked fish sauce vinaigrette works as both marinade and dressing for glass noodles and handfuls of basil and cucumber.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Seafood     Shellfish     Noodle     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Dairy Free     Sauté     Chile Pepper     Honey     Ginger     Cucumber     Peanut

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup fresh lime juice
2 tsp. honey
1 serrano chile, very thinly sliced
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. fish sauce
4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
1 lb. large shrimp (preferably wild), peeled, deveined
6 oz. bean thread (cellophane or glass) noodles
1 English hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
½ cup salted, roasted peanuts, crushed, divided
1 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Stir lime juice and honey in a small bowl until honey dissolves. Mix in chile, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and 3 Tbsp. oil; season dressing with salt.
  • Toss shrimp and 2 Tbsp. dressing in a medium bowl to coat; let sit 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add to bowl with remaining dressing along with cucumber and ¼ cup peanuts; toss well.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pour off any liquid from shrimp and pat dry; season all over with salt. Cook shrimp, tossing occasionally, until browned and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with noodles, add basil, and toss well to combine.
  • Divide noodle salad among bowls and top with remaining peanuts.

Abdus Sobur
[email protected]

I'm allergic to shrimp, so I used chicken instead. It was still delicious!


Mo Ha
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


Fadhili Shabani
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this salad was just the right amount of spicy for me. It was so flavorful and delicious.


MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH QADRI OFFICIAL NAATKHAWAN
[email protected]

I've been looking for a good shrimp noodle salad recipe and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Andrea Thomas
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch.


Still Willy
[email protected]

I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ab Ham
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Simphiwe Thulisile
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


mostofa islam
[email protected]

This is my go-to recipe for shrimp noodle salad. It's always a hit!


Markos Flores
[email protected]

I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Harikala Sapkota
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Raja Shaheer
[email protected]

I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used different types of shrimp and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Aminu Ahmad Isah
[email protected]

This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light and refreshing, but still packed with flavor.


Alissia Sauseda
[email protected]

I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Sajid ali Samo
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and both times it's been delicious. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful without being too spicy.


Ankita Kurka
[email protected]

This shrimp noodle salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were bright and spicy, just as promised. I especially loved the contrast between the tender shrimp and the crunchy vegetables.