Soba Salad With Asparagus And Shrimp Food

SOBA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon or mesh strainer, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking. Transfer asparagus to a medium bowl. Return water to a boil; add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to bowl with asparagus. Return water to a boil; add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain noodles and rinse under cool water.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oil, vinegar, and sugar. Divide noodles among 4 bowls and drizzle with dressing. Top with asparagus and shrimp and sprinkle with scallions and basil.

JAPANESE SHRIMP AND SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat bottom. Add shrimp, garlic and gingerroot; cook and stir about 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Remove from skillet.
• Add carrots, green beans, 1 cup of the broth, the soy sauce and sugar to skillet. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir in shrimp and lemon juice. Mix cornstarch and remaining broth until smooth; stir into shrimp mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Divide noodles among bowls. Top with shrimp mixture.

SOBA AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Boil soba in boiling water for 5-8 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water and then drain again.
• While noodles are cooking, mix together wasabi and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl or cup.
• Let stand 5 minutes and then add the soy sauce and lemon juice and set aside.
• In a large salad bowl toss together the spinach, noodles, green onions, shrimp, ginger and dressing.

WARM QUINOA SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, and sauté the garlic and onion for 3 minutes.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes, and continue to sauté for 1 more minute.
• Add the vegetable stock, white wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper and salt, and bring it to a boil.
• Stir in the quinoa, and simmer on a low heat with the saucepan covered for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is almost tender to the bite.
• Add the shrimp to the saucepan on top of the quinoa and simmer for 3 more minutes.
• Add the asparagus and peas on top of the shrimp and simmer for 3 more minutes.
• Top the dish with the roasted cashew pieces, scallions, and chopped parsley. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

SHRIMP ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• VINAIGRETTE:.
• Combine salad oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, cayenne, and pepper in a large mixing bowl or blender and mix until combined.
• SALAD:.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add asparagus and boil 2 minutes, until bright green.
• Drain and chop asparagus.
• Place asparagus, shrimp, lemon, and prepared dressing in medium mixing bowl.
• Toss to combine and refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, combine red pepper, green onion, and parsley in small mixing bowl.
• To serve, drain shrimp mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese.
• Serve with bell pepper mixture on top of shrimp and asparagus.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Fill bowl with salad, top with asparagus.
• I sometimes use full-length asparagus spears and arrange on top or in individual bowls for a more festive look.
• Sprinkle on shrimp.
• For the dressing: mix mayonnaise, catsup, pickles and pickle juice.
• Variation dressing: mix mayonnaise with 1/3 cup shrimp cocktail sauce. Omit pickles and juice.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH GINGER-PEANUT DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all dressing ingredients in a small pan and whisk over low heat until smooth.
• Set aside.
• Trim the asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.
• Cut snow peas into thirds after pulling the strings.
• Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 3 minutes (time it!).
• Add the snow peas and cook another 30 seconds, then drain immediately in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool.
• Pat the vegetables dry and put into a bowl.
• Cut the pepper into 1/4 inch slices and slice the mushrooms thinly.
• Toss the pepper and mushrooms with the asparagus, peas, and bean sprouts as well as 3 tbs of dressing, then refrigerate.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil, break the soba noodles into halves or thirds, and cook until tender.
• Drain and rinse.
• Toss the noodles with the vegetable mix and the remaining dressing, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to let the flavors blend and the noodles absorb some of the dressing.
• Garnish with peanuts and serve.

SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green asparagus in boiling salted water until barely tender, about 1 minute.
• If purple asparagus is tender, don't cook at all.
• In mixing bowl, combine asparagus, shrimp and bell pepper.
• In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, parsley, pepper, celery seed, salt, horseradish and lemon juice; stir into shrimp mixture.
• Spoon onto endive or lettuce; sprinkle with eggs and garnish with lemon wedges.

ASIAN NOODLES WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
• Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and the next 6 ingredients, stirring well.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add in garlic; stir/saute 45 seconds; add in asparagus; stir/saute 2 minutes.
• Add in shrimp and stir/saute 2 minutes or until shrimp are done.
• Add in broth mixture and onions to pan; cook over medium heat until hot.
• Add in noodles, tossing gently to coat.

SOBA SALAD WITH MISO DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Drop in the noodles and carrot and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes; add the edamame for about 30 seconds to 1 minute just to warm, then drain everything in a colander. Set aside.
• In a large salad bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, miso and mirin or sugar. Add spinach, noodles, carrot, edamame, scallion and toss; then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with grated ginger at the table.