Tamarind Shrimp Noodles with Cilantro and Lime

Name: Tamarind Shrimp Noodles with Cilantro and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles; 6 oz shrimp; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 lime; 1/4 cup cilantro

A vibrant Singaporean-inspired noodle dish featuring plump shrimp in a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce, finished with fresh herbs and citrus.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz rice noodles
6 oz shrimp
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 lime
1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Cook 8 oz rice noodles in boiling water for 4 minutes until tender; drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar until smooth. Slice 1 lime into wedges and set aside.
Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add 6 oz peeled shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled. Pour tamarind sauce over shrimp, stirring until glossy and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Step 4: Toss cooked rice noodles with shrimp and sauce until evenly coated. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.