Seafood and noodles is something that I just love together. The combination is simple, tasty, filling and has more than enough flavor to satisfy any seafood lover. Add in some lime, a bit of cilantro and a touch of heat and you have what I consider to be one of the best summertime lunch dishes I can think up, especially when the thermometer reads over 100 degrees.
I usually make shrimp when my wife is going to have to stay at the office during lunch, since it’s not her idea of a mid afternoon meal on most occasions. The plus side is that I can have the shrimp working in the marinade while I’m feeding our son and getting him down for his nap. That way Dad gets to eat as soon as clean up is completed and we’ve finished the ritual of “I just want a cookie!”. A little peace, a little Bourdain and a great bowl of flavor makes for a much nicer afternoon. Don’t you think?
(Note: When mom is home for lunch, we all eat together.)
If you’re not a huge fan of ramen noodles (though I don’t know why you wouldn’t be!), somen or soba noodles work just fine for this as well. If you’re not fond of cilantro, use parsley, mint or Thai basil. You won’t break my heart. Not a fan of chili paste? A good roasted pepper puree with a bit of garlic added would work just as well. Have fun with it!
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