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Asian Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Lime

One look at this recipe and I knew I would like it.  I have several excellent recipes for Asian noodle dishes, but this one is a little different and less involved than most.   It’s garlicky, spicy and bright with lime, and the marinated grilled shrimp are perfect with the vibrant flavors of the dish.  The fried shallots deliver the knockout punch.
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Asian Noodles with Grilled Shrimp and Lime
 
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Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tamari
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • 6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • Salt
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to suit your taste
  • Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender. 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.
  2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown and crisp. 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, about 2 minutes. Transfer the garlic to the paper towel.
  3. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a bowl combine the lime zest and juice with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil. Stir in the shrimp and season with salt. Let marinate for 10-15 minutes. Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until glazed and just white throughout, about 3 minutes.
  4. 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.
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Comments

  1. Ooooooooh, does this look gorgeous! I have all of the ingredients, except for the agave. Not sure if I want to buy that, so do you have a substitute in mind? Sugar? Rice vinegar? Terrific recipe!

  2. Hi Debby – I would substitute honey for the agave or sugar would work too. All that's needed is a little touch of sweetness. This is so darn good I'm going to make it again this weekend.

  5. I hate to admit it, but I've never used Asian noodles. Looks like it's about time to try them. I adore shrimp so I'll be giving this a try. Thanks.
    Sam

  8. This is such a lovely recipe, Cathy. I adore noodles and could eat them 3 times a day. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary

  10. Yes, this is definitely one to try. I can't wait. Just looking at the picture makes me hungry.

  12. My gosh, does that ever sound delish! We love to make our own Asian food and this will be a wonderful addition to our favorites, I'm sure.

  14. Oh yes… this definitely sounds like a yummy dish. Great photo too!

    🙂
    ButterYum

  15. This looks absolutely wonderful! I would enjoy each and every bite. I must give this a try.

  16. I, like you, have several recipes for Asian noodles. This one looks like one I should add! Joni

  17. The shrimp and noodles were tempting enough but the fried shallots were the knock-out punch for me!

    What a delightful dish, Cathy!

  18. Oh my! Oh my, oh my, oh my!!! Cathy, this dish looks amazing. Truth be told, I love all asian noodle dishes, and this one with that marinated shrimp is awesome. I've never had agave, but have heard good things about it. Total YUM!

  21. this is very simple to preare noodles, but I'm sure it tasted good!

  22. What a wonderful dish. Anything with shrimp…I will save this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Carol

  24. Cathy-My favorite things all rolled into one dish! Yes, I DO think the fish cake could be decorated to be a space ship!! Now that you mention it, I can see it! I could take a picture and email the cutting instructions if you want them! I think it would be adorable!

  26. Delicious! It nice that the shrimp are cooked separately that way my shrimp loving son and my shrimp allergic daughter could both enjoy the noodles.
    Mimi

  27. YUM! If you need someone else (another opinion) to try it… you know where to find me =o)

  28. Cathy…this sounds devine!! I love your radish header…very creative 🙂

    Blessings!
    Gail

  29. My three favorite things are in the title!!! Noodles, shrimp and asian. You know I'm making this soon!!!

    Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

  30. This really looks good – some ingred. I don't have , will have to look for them in the Asian aisle in the grocery!

  31. Mmmmm…I just love Asian food, and this looks spectacular! So fresh and kicky! And I just love lime with cilantro and shrimp. Really, really good. Thanks for sharing @ FF!

  33. My kind of dish…all the flavors I love. I'll be making this soon!

  35. Love it! Love it! Love shrimp and love the Asian flavors and there's nothing else to say except I want to come to your house for dinner. Please.

  36. This does look very yummy! 🙂

    http://yummyanonymous.blogspot.com/

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