Recipe - Marinated Gulf Shrimp With Cellophane Noodles

2 qt Court Bouillon
16 Jumbo gulf shrimp
One fourth cup Lime juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoon Ginger, fresh, chopped
1 bn Cilantro; chopped
(reserve 4 sprigs
for the garnish)
2 Green onions; chopped
1 teaspoon Szechwan peppercorns
crushed
1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Oriental Mixed Chile Powder
Three fourths cup Salad oil
5 dr Dark sesame oil
One half pound Cellophane noodles; cooked
1 cup Red cabbage; finely shredded
1 Carrot; finely julienned &
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
One half 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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