Thai Noodle Salad With Shrimp And Sugar Snap Peas Food

CRUNCHY THAI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the noodles as normal and prepare all the vegetables while the noodles are cooking. When they are done rinse under cold water and add to the salad.;
• Mix all of the ingredients together in a jam jar, shake and pour over the salad. Garnish with cashew nuts or sesame seeds.;

SESAME NOODLES WITH SHRIMP & SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, peas, salt and pepper flakes; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and peas are crisp-tender., Drain linguine, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Add pasta, pasta water and salad dressing to shrimp mixture; toss to combine.

THAI FRIED RICE WITH SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Heat a wok or large skillet over med-high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and tilt to coat the inside of the wok.
• Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn opaque, about 1 1/2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Add 1 teaspoon oil to the wok and heat.
• Beat the eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Pour into the wok and cook, stirring almost constantly with a wooden spatula, until the eggs are scrambled into very soft curds, about 30 seconds; transfer to the plate.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok and tilt to coat the inside.
• Add sugar snap peas and stir-fry just until they turn bright green, about 30 seconds.
• Add the shallots, garlic, chili pepper and stir fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the rice and cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 2 minutes; add shrimp and eggs back to wok; toss to combine.
• Mix the fish sauce and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
• Pour over the rice mixture and stir well.
• Spoon into bowls and sprinkle each serving with the cilantro; serve hot.

COLD THAI NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles al dente (do not overcook - mushy noodles won't work).
• Strain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
• Mix or wisk together all "dressing" ingredients (peanut butter through garlic power)until blended.
• In large bowl stir together noodles, 2/3 sauce (reserve 1/3 for later), and vegetables (reserve 1/2 chopped greens from green onion).
• Chill minimum 2 hours.
• Transfer to a bowl or platter, if you you want.
• Before serving pour reserved "dressing" over noodles.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds and reserved green onions (and cilantro if used).

SHRIMP AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
• Add the shrimp; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Put stir-fry pan over high heat until hot.
• Add in the oil; swirling to coat the sides.
• Add the onion and sugar snap peas; stir-fry until the peas are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.
• Add in the shrimp; stir-fry until they turn pink, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Add in the broth and sesame oil; stir-fry until the broth boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.
• Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

ASIAN NOODLE SALAD WITH EGGPLANT, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Combine first 3 ingredients; add Asian sesame oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender, turning often, about 7 minutes for eggplant and mushrooms and 5 minutes for green onions. Transfer mushrooms and onions to cutting board; cool slightly. Slice mushrooms and onions.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender but still firm to bite, about 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas to noodles; cook 1 minute longer. Drain well. Transfer noodle mixture to large serving bowl. Add grilled vegetables.
• Whisk last 4 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Toss noodle salad with dressing; season with salt and pepper.
• Test Kitchen Tip: The cooking time of Japanese-style chuka soba noodles varies by a minute or two depending on the brand of noodle. Test them after three minutes to avoid overcooking.