Monday, September 15, 2008

Shrimp Banh

This is a great recipe for a quick and healthy lunch. Skip the drive through today, get something fast and & gourmet!
Shrimp Recipe from Lobster Gram
Ingredients
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 12-inch baguettes, halved lengthwise
  • 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp
  • 18 thin slices thin slices cucumber
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
Directions
Place carrot and vinegar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Let marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Place cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, fish sauce, lime juice and cayenne in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Spread 2 teaspoons of this sauce on the bottom half of each baguette. Add shrimp to the remaining sauce; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, divide carrot among the baguettes (discard vinegar). Top with shrimp, cucumber and scallions. Cut each baguette into two 6-inch sandwiches.
Source:Banh Mi

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