Soba Salad with Shrimp, Shiso, and Nori

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, quartered
• 1 pound large shell-on shrimp
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
• 8 ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles)
• 1/4 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
• 1/2 cup torn fresh shiso or mint leaves
• 3 toasted nori sheets, crumbled (about 1/4 cup), divided

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Preparation

1. Place shallot, shrimp, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan;

   add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer

   gently until shrimp are pink, about 5 minutes. Drain; discard shallot.

2. Transfer shrimp to a plate; let cool. Peel and devein shrimp.

3. Meanwhile, cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until

   al dente; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

4. Whisk mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a large bowl. Add shrimp, noodles, shiso, and half of nori and toss to combine.

5. Top with remaining nori.

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