As promised, I’m sharing another Family Date Night dinner – Fish Sticks with Green Beans and Spaghetti. Or at least that’s what my son was told he was eating, and he loved it. The dish is actually called Soba Salad with Asparagus and Shrimp. Graham was eventually informed of the true ingredients that made up his dinner. But, that was after he decided it was good. This plan might work on picky husbands too…. as long as you blindfold them first. Could make for a very interesting date night!
Soba Salad with Asparagus and Shrimp, from Everyday Food
Ingredients:
– Salt
– 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed of the tough ends
– 1 lb. large frozen shrimp, thawed, deveined and peeled
– 3/4 lb. soba noodles (found in international aisle)
– 3 tb. soy sauce
– 1 tb. sesame oil
– 1 tb. rice vinegar
– 1 tb. sugar
– 3 scallions, thinly sliced
– 1 cup basil, thinly sliced
Directions:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until crisp-tender, about three minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking. Transfer the asparagus to a medium sized bowl.
Return water to a boil; add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about two minutes. Transfer shrimp to bowl with asparagus. Return water to a boil; add noodles and cook according to package instructions. Drain noodles and add rinse under cool water.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oil, vinegar, and sugar. Divide noodles among four bowls and drizzle with dressing. Top with asparagus and shrimp and sprinkle with scallions and basil.
Serves 4. Per serving: 482 cal, 6g fat, 39g protein, 3g fiber
Enjoy!
Sounds like a yummy recipe.