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Foodie Crush Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

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.

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5 from 2 votes

Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Grilled Shrimp noodle recipe with different flavors that blend together for a great stir-fry type of dish.

Ingredients

  • for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup ponzu sauce found in the Asian aisle of most grocers
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 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
  • 3/4 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
  • 1/2 jalapeno thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cliantro chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped for garnish
  • 1 lime quartered and sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and mix until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  • Fill a large pot 2/3 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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    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!

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  22. Kris Mullen says

    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!

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  23. Megan @ Country Cleaver says

    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.

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  27. Cassie says

    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!

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