Shirataki noodles... Quite an intriguing pasta substitute because it has a glycemic index and load of zero and very little else as well, making them a really nice "pasta" option for us diabetics. They require a little prep work before going into the dish, and said prep work may or may not take some practice to get the texture right. The following recipe adapted from Craving Something Healthy will walk you through the process.
One thing to remember is that these noodles are indeed flavorless but have an amazing ability to take on any flavors they are tossed with. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces shirataki noodles
- 12 oz large shrimp - peeled, deveined & tail off
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil as needed
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 small - medium yellow onion - minced
- 12 oz grape or cherry tomatoes - pierced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley - minced
- 1 tbsp fresh basil - minced
Preparation:
Drain the package of shirataki noodles in a colander and rinse the noodles well for about 2 minutes under cold running water.
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the rinsed noodles to the boiling water, and let them boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain the noodles and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Return the noodles to the empty pot and heat them on medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes, tossing them as they heat. Add a pinch of salt. Let them cook until they are completely dry. Set the noodles aside.
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Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat 2+ tbsp of olive oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat, and saute the shrimp for ~1 minute on each side, or until they just turn pink. Remove them from the pan and set them aside - covered.
Add the garlic & onion to the skillet with another splash of olive oil and saute for 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and let them
cook for 6-8 minutes with occasional tossing, or until they start to break down.
I usually pierce them with a sharp knife so they give off their juice and don't
pop.
When the tomatoes are just about finished, add the basil, parsley and a bit more oil if dry. Saute for 1 more minute.
Add the shrimp and shirataki noodles to the pan with the
tomatoes and garlic. Toss everything well to combine.
Green veggie option: A cup of 1" pieces of asparagus added when the onion & garlic hit the pan.
Blessed be... and happy cooking!