Wow, what a week its been. And before I can even think of digging into one of my favorite recipes, I have to say thanks. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This week Maria and I launched Cookie Cravings, Two Peas and Their Pod’s first foray into the cookbook arena and another publishing adventure for me. We both agree its been such a rewarding project to create and finally share with our readers.
So again, thank you, thank you, thank you for all of you for your amazing feedback and support; I can finally uncross my fingers and toes thanks to the digital delivery process going off without a hitch. If you haven’t already, visit my cookbook page for all of the cookie details.
And now on to two of my favorite ingredients. Garlic. Shrimp. Noodles. Oh wait. That’s three. Well, you’re going to have to work with me here, I’m an art person not an accountant.
This recipe sings spring: light and easy with bright notes and just the right amount of savory belly filling buckwheat noodles. If you have a hard time finding soba noodles, although it seems most grocers carry them these days, use whole wheat spaghetti noodles. BTW, did we ever decide who invented the noodle anyway? I think the Italians and the Japanese are still arm wrestling for that claim d’ fame.
Sometimes I toss the shrimp on the barbeque grill, sometimes I broil them in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. But most of the time I pull out my stovetop grill pan (the bottom of my panini press) season with a bit of salt and a swath of grapeseed oil and off to the fire they go.
But my love for this dish truly lies in the simple sauce. Ponzu is the body, the less salty cousin to soy sauce and infused with citrus, usually orange or lemon, and with a hint of sweetness thanks to a sprinkling of sugar and this topping gently envelops each toothy noodley strand.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
- for the sauce
- ¼ cup ponzu sauce, found in the Asian aisle of most grocers
- ½ teaspoon dark sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- the juice of one lime
- for the noodles & shrimp
- 1 8 or 9 ounce package of soba noodles (substitute whole wheat spaghetti if needed)
- ¾ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil, divided
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
- 8-10 brown mushrooms, sliced
- ½ jalapeno, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cliantro, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped for garnish
- 1 lime, quartered and sliced
- In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Fill a large pot ⅔ full of water and bring to a boil. Season water with 1 to 2 tablespoons of salt and add soba noodles. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Drain in colander, rinse well with cold water and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet on medium-high heat until oil slithers about the pan and add garlic, shallots and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently taking care that garlic doesn't burn. Reduce heat to medium, add mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and shallots a bit crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet or grill over medium high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to shrimp, season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until just opaque on the inside. Shrimp will continue to cook once taken off the heat so cook carefully or they'll become tough.
- Transfer noodles and mushroom mixture to a bowl, season with sauce mixture and combine. Plate noodles in mounds and top with grilled shrimp. Serve with cilantro, green onion and jalapeno slices.
More Foodie Crush Asian-inspired recipes
Pad Thai with Tofu and Shrimp
Pho Ga Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup
Grilled Salmon with Thai Red Curry
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The sauce sounds so unique, Heidi! I love the use of dark soy sauce and ponzu, it’s simple but sounds so flavorful. Can’t wait to try it, I love soba noodles!
Very exciting about the book! Congrats! The soba noodles look great, too! Need to get my hands on some ponzu sauce!
LOVE the Voice! Can’t even believe people still watch Idol. These noodles look great, too – I’ve been dying to try soba, maybe I will soon!
I am so with you on Idol. They’re all like 12 years old.
HAHAHA! I’m dying. Did you watch him last night? UHMUHGUH.
These noodles are absolutely gorgeous. Just like Phillip.
I might not be the world’s biggest shrimp fan – but when I do crave them, it’s on an unnatural level – and right now I want to plant my whole face in this plate and devour this all! Beautifully shot as well.
Thanks Megan, you can always substitute with fried tofu or a different protein. Or just go veg.
I love ponzu sauce! Your noodles look great. I find once the weather gets nice, I almost instantly start to crave seafood and fresh veggies. We don’t own a BBQ, so when we want to grill something we often go to the closest lake and use the grills there. This would be perfect for a ‘lake meal’! Make the pasta before we leave and all we’d have to do is grill the shrimp! You just made my life easier. Thanks!
Oh I live the idea of picnics at the lake, so ready for summer now!
exquisit blog! i wish i knew how to take pictures like you. now i feel REALLY bad.
thx for the inspiration!
xo
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Thanks for the great info, I’ve become a real fan of your blog.
This garlic soba noodles with grilled shrimp are perfect for a quick weeknight! I love these flavors & always make this. I must try this version soon. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Lovely photo!
Heidi,
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This noodle bowl looks delicious!
Such a great, quick meal.
Holy cow, this looks fantastic. Love me some Asian food!
Do you by any chance know the calorie content of this dish? Looks SO yummy!
Do you by any chance know the caloric count in this dish?
Wow this soba noodle dish looks fantastic. I am not really an analytic’s stalker but I can see how it could be addictive! Thanks for all the great links 🙂
This is my absolute favourite kind of speedy supper – looks delicious! And big congrats on the book 🙂
Mmmmm, you had me at ponzu. I’m pinning this for later!
Really found this post interesting! I’ll be pinning this on pinterest!
Hey, this might seem like an odd question, but I was wondering, if you don’t mind me asking, what are the names of the fonts you use on your photos?
Congratulations on the book project ~ it looks great! I also love the soba noodle + shrimp combo. Haven’t tried ponzu sauce yet, I’ll have to see if I can find it. Thanks!
Love all the fun tid bits in this post. I am happy to see that someone else roams the internet as freely as I 😉 Gorgeous soba ~ love the grilled shrimp.
I am so in love with this recipe – I need some now!! And I loved that video – how fun!
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