MARINATED GULF SHRIMP WITH CELLOPHANE NOODLES

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

2 qt Court Bouillon
16    Jumbo gulf shrimp
1/4 c  Lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tb Ginger, fresh, chopped
1 bn Cilantro; chopped
- (reserve 4 sprigs
-       for the garnish)
2    Green onions; chopped
1 ts Szechwan peppercorns
- crushed
1 ts Salt (or to taste)
1 ts Oriental Mixed Chile Powder
3/4 c  Salad oil
5 dr Dark sesame oil
1/2 lb Cellophane noodles; cooked
1 c  Red cabbage; finely shredded
1    Carrot; finely julienned and
-   quickly blanched

In a large saucepot place the court bouillon. Bring it to a boil over high
heat. Add the shrimp and poach them for 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp and
place them in the refrigerator so that they chill. Peel and devein the
shrimp. Leave the tails on. In a medium bowl place the lime juice, ginger,
cilantro, green onions, crushed Szechwan peppercorns, salt, Oriental Mixed
Chile Powder, salad oil, and sesame oil. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours.
Strain the marinade into another bowl. Add the shrimp and let them sit for
1/2 hour. In each of 4 individual serving bowls pour the marinade. Place
the noodles on top. Add the red cabbage and the carrots. Place 4 shrimp on
top, with the tails pointing to the center of the bowl.

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