Preparation
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Serves
4
Cooking Level
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pure Flavor® Poco Bites® Cocktail Cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz vermicelli rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • ⅓ cup lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • ½ tsp ginger, grated
  • ¼ tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Thai basil, for garnish
  • Mint, for garnish
  • Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili garlic sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.

Step 2

In a separate bowl combine shrimp and 4 tbsp of the sauce and marinate for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil over high heat and sear shrimp for 1-2 min per side. Remove to plate and set aside.

Step 4

Divide the noodles between 4 wide bowls. Top with cucumber slices, cooked shrimp, and add desired additional toppings.

Step 5

Drizzle with the remaining sauce and garnish with as many fresh herbs as you like. Enjoy!
Pro Tip

Add optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, bean sprouts, matchstick carrots, and crushed peanuts.

Recipe created by Elizabeth Jordan-Flight