Asian Shrimp Salad W/ Peanut Dressing

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Asian Shrimp Salad W/ Peanut Dressing
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 10:51am
Asian Shrimp Salad With Spicy Peanut Dressing






1 romaine lettuce , shredded
1 English cucumber, finely sliced
1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup minced shallot or onion
4 cups soba noodles, cooked to packet instructions
16 large shrimp, whole, seared and cooked through
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion

Toasted sesame seeds
Cilantro sprigs and chopped roasted peanuts to garnish

Peanut Sauce
1 can lite coconut milk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
3 tablespoons sugar substitute
1 cup ground roasted unsalted peanuts




1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring constantly ( be sure to keep stirring, as once thickened, has a tendency to catch on the bottom).

2. In a large bowl toss lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and shallot together. Top with noodles, seared shrimp and hot peanut sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

3. Feel free to garnish dish with roasted peanuts and sprigs of cilantro, and serve.
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