shrimp and mussel thai noodle bowl

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33 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Sep 15, 2010

A yummy noodle bowl done with shrimp and mussels!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 quart chicken broth, low salt
  • 1/2 - white onion
  • 1 - (2in) piece fresh peeled ginger
  • 2 - stalks lemon grass,white part only,cracked open
  • 4 - kaffir lime leaves,fresh or dried*
  • 2 - limes,juiced
  • 2 tablespoons thai fish sauce*
  • 1 can (13oz) unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon thai red curry paste
  • pinch paprika
  • - rice flour, for dredging
  • 1 pound large shrimp,peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 - dozen mussels,steamed
  • 1 bunch asparagus,tips only
  • 8 ounces shitake mushroom caps,sliced
  • 1 pound fresh udon noodles
  • 12 - pea tendrils
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • - daikon sprouts, for garnish
  • *FOUND IN ASIAN STORES

How To Make shrimp and mussel thai noodle bowl

  • Step 1
    To prepare the sauce: Simmer the chicken broth,onion,ginger,lemon grass,lime leaves,and lime juice together until the liquid is reduced by half. Then, add fish sauce,coconut milk,curry paste, and paprika,cook for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Season the rice flour with salt and pepper, lightly dredge the shrimp in the flour; tap off excess. Heat peanut oil in a skillet until very hot. Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil and cook about 2 minutes each side. Add the mussels,asparagus tips and shiitakes.Cook for 2 minutes just until heated through. Strain the sauce over the shellfish and vegetables. Poach the Udon noodles in hot salted water, drain and place in a warm bowl. Add the shellfish sauce. Top with pea tendrils,herbs, cashews and sprouts.

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Category: Fish
Category: Pasta
Category: Seafood
Culture: Asian

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