Pan-Seared Sichuan Shrimp with Mung Bean Noodles
Need a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian main course? Pan-Seared Sichuan Shrimp with Mung Bean Noodles could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 259 calories, 27g of protein, and 14g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up shrimp, chile oil, soy sauce, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the fresh ginger you could follow this main course with the Fresh Ginger Cookies as a dessert.
Instructions
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. In a large bowl, cover the mung bean noodles with warm water and let stand until pliable, about 5 minutes.
Drain the noodles and cut them into 4-inch lengths. Boil the noodles until tender but still chewy, about 25 seconds.
Drain and return the noodles to the pot. Rinse twice under cold water and drain; let stand in the colander.
Season the shrimp with salt, white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the Sichuan peppercorns. In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil until shimmering.
Add the shrimp and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until pink on the outside and white within, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Stir in the scallions and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the mung bean noodles, soy sauce, vinegar, chile oil and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorns and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
Add the shrimp and season with salt and white pepper.
Transfer to shallow bowls and serve right away.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.
Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio
Straw yellow hue, accompanied by a close-focused nose of pear, apricot and white flowers. The fruity palate, with top notes of stone fruit, shows ripeness and roundness well supported by an elegant acidity and savoriness, ensuring a long, lingering finish.