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SHRIMP - Vietnamese Shrimp Cups (Chicken 4G)
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MARIO BATALI'S VIETNAMESE SHRIMP CUPS For the Shrimp: | |
2 pounds | large Shrimp,, (peeled; deveined; tails off) |
2 | Limes,, (zest and juice) |
1 tablespoon | Vegetable Oil |
1 tablespoon | Sesame Oil |
Kosher Salt | |
FOR THE SHRIMP DRESSING: | |
1- inch piece | Ginger,, (peeled; grated) |
2 tablespoons | Sambal |
1 tablespoon | Sesame Oil |
2 tablespoons | Sweet Soy Sauce |
1 1/2 teaspoons | Fish Sauce |
2 | Limes,, (juiced) |
1/4 cup | Thai Basil leaves,, (loosely packed; chopped) |
1/4 cup | Cilantro leaves, (loosely packed; chopped) |
FOR THE NOODLES: | |
1 package | Vermicelli Noodles, (cooked to package instructions) |
2 | Carrots,, (shredded or julienned) |
5 | Scallions,, (thinly sliced) |
1 tablespoon | Honey |
1 tablespoon | Soy Sauce |
1 tablespoon | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
FOR THE PEANUT RELISH: | |
1/4 cup | roasted salted Peanuts |
2 Serrano Peppers (sliced) | |
1/4 cup | Mint leaves,, (loosely packed) |
1 teaspoon | Kosher Salt |
FOR SERVING: | |
1 head | Butter Lettuce,, (leaves pulled apart) |
Mint leaves | |
Thai Basil leaves | |
Cilantro leaves | |
Lime wedges |
Sambal
For the Shrimp: Preheat a grill or grillpan over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, and a generous pinch of salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Grill the shrimp for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side, or until opaque.
For the Shrimp Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the ginger, sambal, sesame oil, sweet soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, thai basil, cilantro, and whisk together. Toss the cooked shrimp in the dressing.
For the Noodles: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and extra virgin olive oil. Toss the carrots, scallions, and noodles in the dressing. Season with salt.
For the Peanut Relish: Combine the peanuts, serrano peppers, mint, and salt in a mortar and pestle and crush into a coarse relish. Or combine in a food processor and pulse.
For Serving: Serve the dressed shrimp and dressed noodles with a platter of the butter lettuce leaves, mint, basil, and cilantro. Assemble as desired and garnish to taste.
Helpful Tips:
1. Be careful with the fermented fish sauce, too much ruins a dish!
2. Customize your lettuce cup with the garnishes of your choice.
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