Now that summer has finally arrived and Britain is finally heating up,
we're all going to be showing that extra bit of skin. To help banish any
dry, dehydrated winter skin and turn it into healthy, moisterised and
ready to show off, I've found this perfect recipe to help!
Papaya, Shrimp and Soba Salad
This recipe is filled with vitamin C which is found in papayas, peppers, fresh herbs, leafy greens, oranges and tomatoes. Vitamin C is a fantastic source of antioxidants, which strengthens the skin tissue and helps the skin to repair itself.
Ingredients
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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8 ounces soba noodles
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1/3 cup tamarind concentrate
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2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
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1/4 cup light olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
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1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
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1 papaya (about 1 pound), peeled, seeds removed, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
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1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water cook the soba noodles until al dente (firm, not hard), as instructed on the packaging
2. Whilst they're cooking, in a large bowl, whisk together the tamarind, sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice and cayenne.
3. Drain the noodles, cilantro, cilantro,
onion, half the papaya, and add it all together. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
4. In a large wok/frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over a low heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove the garlic chips and set aside on a paper towel.
5. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp. Sprinkle with coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally until the shrimps are just cooked through. This will take about 3minutes.
6. To serve, divide noodles and shrimp equally into bowls and top each serving with remaining papaya, peanuts, garlic chips, and cilantro.
