Chili Lime Shrimp Vermicelli

• 180 g raw peeled deveined shrimp, thawed and dried — Raw peeled and deveined shrimp
• 75 g thin dry rice noodles — Dry rice noodles
• 60 g cabbage, shredded — Raw green cabbage
• 70 g cucumber, matchsticks — Cucumber with peel
• 50 g carrot, matchsticks — Raw carrots
• 8 g cilantro — Fresh cilantro
• 6 g Thai basil — Fresh Thai basil
• 24 g fresh lime juice — Fresh lime juice
• 7 g cayenne hot sauce — Cayenne pepper hot sauce
• 6 g garlic, grated — Raw garlic
• 14 g reduced-sodium soy sauce — Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 5 g pure maple syrup — Pure maple syrup
• 6 g avocado oil — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Soften and cool the vermicelliCover thin noodles with freshly boiled water for 4 minutes, then drain.4 minLook for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
2. 2Rinse coldRinse cold, and squeeze dry thoroughly, then shake off all excess liquid.Look for: Noodles are tender, cool, and separated.Safety: Handle boiling water carefully and chill noodles promptly.
3. 3Measure ingredients: Dress the noodle saladMeasure dry rice noodles, green cabbage, cucumber with peel, carrots, and cilantro using the quantities in the ingredient list. Complete any stated draining, chopping, slicing, or drying, and keep these items beside clean equipment.Look for: The named ingredients are measured, prepared, and ready to use.
4. 4Dress the noodle saladWhisk lime, soy, maple, and 10 g water. Toss half with noodles, cabbage, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, and basil.1 min 30 secLook for: Noodles are lightly glossy and vegetables remain crisp.Safety: Wash all produce and keep the salad chilled.
5. 5Cook the chili-garlic shrimpHeat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp, hot sauce, and garlic.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.
6. 6Cook 3 to 4 minutesCook 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until opaque and 145°F.4 min · 145°FLook for: Shrimp are pink, loosely curled, and 145°F at the center.Safety: Avoid cross-contamination and verify shrimp reach 145°F.
7. 7Assemble the bowlPile the dressed vermicelli and vegetables into one bowl, add hot shrimp.Look for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
8. 8Spoon the remaining lime dressing over the topSpoon the remaining lime dressing over the top.45 secLook for: Hot shrimp sit above cool noodles and no dressing pools heavily.Safety: Serve immediately or chill within 2 hours.