Glass Noodle Spicy Shrimp Salad

Glass Noodle Spicy Shrimp Salad

Recipe type: Salad Yield: 2 Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 20 mins

Glass Noodle Spicy Shrimp Salad by Chef Saifon Plewtong at True Seasons Organic Kitchen. A delicious blend of crunch and spice.

Ingredients:

2.8 oz Mung bean noodle (bean thread) – soaked in warm water for 2 min
8 Wild caught raw shrimp
8 Shallots – chopped
2 t Basil – approximately 8-10 small leaves. Thai basil is preferable
1 t Red chili pepper powder
2 t Fresh lime juice
2 t Sea salt
2 t Pomegranate juice
2 t Fresh garlic – peeled and finely chopped
1 Red onion – coarsely chopped
2 t Green onion (white and green parts) – chopped
2 t Fresh cilantro
1/2 C Fresh carrot – julienned

Directions:

1. Place shrimp in pot of water and bring to boil.
2. Cook shrimp for 1 minute, remove from boiling water and place in a large bowl.
3. Use same pot of boiling water to cook glass noodles for 35 seconds.
4. Reduce heat, drain noodles, and rinse with cold water, place in the bowl with cooked shrimp.
5. Combine all prepped ingredients and add to noodles and shrimp.
6. Mix well and serve.
7. Adjust to taste with more lime juice, salt or extra spicy chili.

Published on October 29, 2015 by Great Taste Magazine