Bright and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

A refreshing Asian-inspired noodle salad featuring succulent shrimp, crisp cucumber, and glass noodles tossed in a zesty lime-chili dressing. Topped with crushed peanuts and fresh basil for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

4 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 whole serrano chile
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 6 oz bean thread noodles
  • 1 whole English hothouse cucumber
  • ½ cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup basil leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir lime juice and honey in a small bowl until honey dissolves. Mix in chile, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and 3 Tbsp. oil; season dressing with salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss shrimp and 2 Tbsp. dressing in a medium bowl to coat; let sit 10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add to bowl with remaining dressing along with cucumber and 1/4 cup peanuts; toss well.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Pour off any liquid from shrimp and pat dry; season all over with salt. Cook shrimp, tossing occasionally, until browned and bright pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with noodles, add basil, and toss well to combine.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Divide noodle salad among bowls and top with remaining peanuts.

    2 min