Southeast Asian Garlic Shrimp and Herb Noodle Salad

Name: Southeast Asian Garlic Shrimp and Herb Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounce package mung bean noodles*; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined; Kosher salt; 7 medium cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips; 1 carrot, sliced into thin strips (about 1/2 cup); 1 red jalapeno, very thinly sliced or minced (with seeds if you like it hot); 1/2 cup mixed roughly chopped mint, cilantro, and basil; 3 tablespoons nam pla or fish sauce*; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 limes cut in wedges for serving; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 to 3 scallions, both white and green, very thinly sliced; *Can be found at specialty Asian markets or Asian aisle in supermarkets

Servings: persons

3 ounce package mung bean noodles*
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
Kosher salt
7 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced into thin strips
1 carrot, sliced into thin strips (about 1/2 cup)
1 red jalapeno, very thinly sliced or minced (with seeds if you like it hot)
1/2 cup mixed roughly chopped mint, cilantro, and basil
3 tablespoons nam pla or fish sauce*
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 1 limes cut in wedges for serving
1 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 scallions, both white and green, very thinly sliced
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets or Asian aisle in supermarkets

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Bring about 4 cups water to a boil.
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Put the noodles in a large bowl, pour the boiling water over and let them soak until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Drain in a colander and rinse in very cold water to cool.
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Shake off excess liquid so noodle are very dry.
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Cut the noodles with scissors into manageable lengths, about 4 inches.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Pat the shrimp very dry.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the vegetable oil and when it shimmers, add the shrimp, season with salt and cook turning once until pink and but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes.
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Add the garlic and cook stirring until the shrimp are coated, about 1 minute.
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Add the shrimp and garlic to the noodles along with the cucumber, carrot, jalapeno, herbs, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar and toss.
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(If the noodles clump, add up to 1/4 cup water to make mixing easier.)
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Season with salt or fish sauce to taste.
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Transfer to a serving platter.
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Transfer salad to a large platter and scatter the scallions on top.
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Serve at room temperature.
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Calories: 260
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Total Fat: 6 grams
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Saturated Fat: 1 gram
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Total Carbohydrates: 27 grams
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Protein: 25 grams
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Sodium: 1348 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 172 milligrams
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Fiber: 2 grams

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounce package mung bean noodles*, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Southeast Asian Garlic Shrimp and Herb Noodle Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!