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Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl (and How to Buy Sustainable Shrimp)

by Fresh Planet Flavor July 5, 2016
written by Fresh Planet Flavor July 5, 2016
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The light and refreshing Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl pairs a sweet-spicy sauce with crisp fresh vegetables. Get the recipe at Fresh Planet Flavor... freshplanetflavor.com
The light and refreshing Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl pairs a sweet-spicy sauce with crisp fresh vegetables. Get the recipe at freshplanetflavor.com!

Everyone needs something like this Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl in their life. Shrimp . . . is delicious. So mild and sweet, tasty on its own or in combination with an Asian-inspired sauce (as in this recipe). But I remember reading during this year’s World Oceans Day how problematic shrimp is from a sustainability perspective. Shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States—much of it imported from sources in Thailand, Ecuador, Indonesia, and Vietnam—and the environmental, social, and health impacts are cause from concern. These issues include1:

  • pollution from effluents (liquid waste or sewage)
  • unregulated uses of antibiotics
  • widespread coastal mangrove destruction
  • worker exploitation and child labor, particularly in Thailand 
  • bacterial contamination2
Is shrimp a danger to our health and the Earth's? Click To Tweet

As with everything else on our plates (and animal protein in particular) it’s best to educated on the potential impacts of shrimp consumption and make informed changes to our behavior as consumers. The facts are out there, and there are strategies to have your shrimp and sustainability too (so to speak). 

Here's the shortlist of tips to buy sustainable shrimp: Click To Tweet
  • Buy American. Now is the time to show that patriotism for the good of the planet, folks. The United States maintains rigorous management standards that ensures fisheries are continuously monitored, improved and sustainable. American wild-caught is the best-case scenario, and expect to pay more for a superior, safe product.
  • Rely on third-party certifications. Since 90% of shrimp available to American consumers is imported, however, an additional level of research is often required. Determine whether imported brands have opted to voluntarily earn the third-party Best Aquaculture Practices Certification or Marine Stewardship Council Certification that verify environmentally and socially responsible processes, or spot-check according to shrimping’s negative impacts (such as the specific brands linked to Thai slave labor, for example). 
  • Investigate new technology. Indications are that alternate/innovative ways of producing shrimp specifically and seafood generally are on the rise, and need widespread support. Stories like these are what give me hope for the future of a healthy diet in harmony with nature, and some of my recent(ish) favorites include articles on how the most sustainable way to raise seafood may be on land, how silvofisheries may redeem farmed shrimp, and how New Wave Foods’ shrimp made in a lab (photo below) may alleviate strain on the limited supply of actual animal protein.

How to Buy Sustainable Seafood: New Wave Foods' Shrimp | freshplanetflavor.com

Once you’ve found a sustainable source for shrimp, the next part is easy: whip up this Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl. I personally am not a huge fan of mincing garlic and grating ginger to make a sauce, so I used two ingredient “shortcuts”: ginger juice instead of ginger and chili garlic sauce instead of garlic and chili flakes. These substitutions substantially reduce hands-on effort and time! Of course, I added it back in with the chili-dipped orange sliced but those are totally and completely optionally because they’re just decorative. I really wanted to honor the quick-cooking nature of shrimp with a recipe that doesn’t overly complicate things. I hope you enjoy this simple Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl!

The light and refreshing Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl pairs a sweet-spicy sauce with crisp fresh vegetables. Get the recipe at freshplanetflavor.com!

Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Yields 2

Everyone needs something like this Spicy Citrus Shrimp Noodle Bowl in their life. With a sweet-spicy sauce and crisp vegetables, this meal is light, balanced, and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 1 7-oz package shirataki noodles*
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1/2 medium cucumber
  • 1/3 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • Juice of 1 orange (scant 1/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger juice
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tsp arrowroot starch
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup cashews, roughly chopped
  • Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
  • Chili flakes, for garnish (optional)
  • Orange slices, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Drain the package of shirataki noodles in a colander while preparing the rest of the recipe.
  2. Thinly shred the carrot using the hand-held tool of your choice. Slice the half cucumber lengthwise, then thinly width-wise into crescents. Set aside.
  3. To make the sauce, whisk to combine the orange juice, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger juice, fish sauce, arrowroot starch and salt. Transfer to a medium skillet over low heat.
  4. Add the shrimp and noodles to the sauce immediately, then toss to coat as the shrimp cooks and the sauce thickens (this happens in a matter of minutes). Transfer to two bowls, and top with the shredded carrots and sliced cucumber.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped cashews over the combination, then add cilantro and chili flakes if desired.
  6. To make the decorative chili orange slices, slice an orange width-wise into thin rounds. Sprinkle chili flakes over half, tap away excess, and correct any ragged edges with your fingernail or the tines of a fork. Place gently around the perimeter of the bowls before serving.

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Recipe Notes

*Shirataki are thin, translucent, traditional Japanese noodles made from yam. Largely composed of water and water-soluble dietary fiber, they are very low in carbohydrates and calories, and have little flavor of their own.
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21 comments

Anya July 5, 2016 - 4:30 pm

That bowl looks so delicious. Love all the rich flavors that go into it.

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Tanisha Finley July 5, 2016 - 4:41 pm

I love my food on the spicy side! That shrimp bowl looks amazing. Thanks for the tips on seafood.

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 5, 2016 - 8:26 pm

Glad you thought they were valuable! I personally had no idea of the implications of unsustainably/unethically-sourced shrimp before I started doing a little research!

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Kyla Matton Osborne (#RubyWriter) July 5, 2016 - 6:14 pm

The bowl looks so pretty! Can’t wait to try this recipe with my family.

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Sarah Clouser July 5, 2016 - 8:03 pm

This looks delicious! I love making shrimp dishes in the summertime! I pinned this for later!

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 5, 2016 - 8:24 pm

Yes, you only have to turn on the stove for a few minutes!

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Lauren July 5, 2016 - 10:36 pm

Yes please! I LOVE spicy shrimp everything!

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Michelle July 5, 2016 - 11:07 pm

Yum!!!! Anything with shrimp is right up my alley!!!

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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish July 5, 2016 - 11:17 pm

Wow this looks AMAZING! My husband would love this meal (me too!). Those noodles are new to me, thanks for sharing them with us.

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 6, 2016 - 1:35 am

Shirataki ftw!

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Clare Speer July 5, 2016 - 11:27 pm

Looks like a bold and tasty recipe and thanks for the tips on buying shrimp!!!

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 6, 2016 - 1:35 am

Bold! Great word.

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Mariah July 6, 2016 - 4:05 am

I’m glad you touched on sustainable resources! I love salmon and tuna, but it pains me to see how much destruction fishing causes! The bowl looks yummy as well. 😉

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 7, 2016 - 12:17 am

Same. There’s ways of eating tasty and healthy WHILE being sustainable, just takes a bit of effort.

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Ashleigh July 6, 2016 - 4:51 am

Yum, this recipe looks wonderful! My hubs would love this. Thank you for sharing this delish recipe.

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Carly @ FitLiving Eats July 6, 2016 - 10:19 pm

This looks delicious! I love your tips for sustainable shrimp – so helpful!

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Tarah @ What I Gather July 7, 2016 - 6:01 pm

I thought I was going to look at this recipe and it would be something I would only make on the weekend when I had time to shop for and cook everything (because it looks so good!!), but it actually looks pretty simple and I have most of this stuff already. Yum!

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 7, 2016 - 10:22 pm

Yay! Looking fancy but being actually basic is the best combination.

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Emeline July 18, 2016 - 7:27 am

Wonderful explanation of facts available here.

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Lauren July 18, 2016 - 9:42 pm

This looks so good and I have a bag of those noodles in my fridge right now! They rock! I pinned this for later 🙂

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Fresh Planet Flavor July 18, 2016 - 11:35 pm

Yay, another shirataki fan!

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