Chilled Spicy Sesame Noodles with Shrimp
Ingredients
For the Noodles:
- 1 lb. thin noodles, cooked and rinsed (I used angel hair pasta)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
- 1 teaspoon mirin (optional)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3-4 carrots, grated
- squeeze of lemon
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, patted dry, and deveined (see note)
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot chili paste
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon fresh or ground ginger
- pinch salt and pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish