Curry Noodles with Shrimp & Coconut

I lucked out when I chose this recipe to serve to my brother. As I prepared it, he filled me in on his latest Asian noodle obsession- and all of the fabulous ramen noodle hot spots in Brooklyn and NYC. Fun! Thankfully, this dish was equally amazing-  I don’t like to be outdone… 😉

This recipe was adapted from The New York Times, contributed by David Tanis. Tanis also suggests substituting chicken, tofu, or vegetables for the shrimp, if desired. A perfect summer meal. Quick, fresh, and tasty!!

• 12 to 14 ounces rice noodles (vermicelli)
  
• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  
• 6 allspice berries
  
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  
• 1 medium onion, finely diced, about 2 cups
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
  
• ½ teaspoon grated garlic
  
• 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
  
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne
  
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
  
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  
• 2 cups coconut milk
  
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  
• ½ cup slivered scallions
• cilantro, basil and mint leaves, for garnish

1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse well with cool water. Set aside. (I boiled a pot of water, removed it from the heat and soaked the vermicelli for about 10 minutes.) Keep a pot of boiling water on stove for reheating noodles later.
   
2. Toast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and allspice berries in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, then grind in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle.
   
3. Put coconut oil in a wide skillet (use a skillet that has a lid- for later) over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Add lemongrass, garlic and ginger to softened onions and cook for 2 minutes more.
   
5. Season with salt and pepper, then add ground coriander, cumin, fennel and allspice. Add turmeric, cayenne, lime zest and juice, fish sauce and coconut milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
   
6. Season shrimp and cherry tomatoes with salt. Add to pan and cover until shrimp are cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
   
7. Dip noodles briefly in hot water to reheat, then drain and divide among bowls.
8. Spoon shrimp, tomatoes and sauce over each serving.
9. Sprinkle with scallions and garnish with cilantro, basil and mint leaves.

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