Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes Papaya, Shrimp, and Soba Salad Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Kate Sears Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Robust soba noodles pair perfectly with the shrimp, spices, and papaya in this dish. Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 ounces soba noodles ⅓ cup tamarind concentrate 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar ¼ cup light olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 papaya (about 1 pound), peeled, seeds removed, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise ½ cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ teaspoon ground coriander Directions In a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water, cook soba noodles until al dente according to package instructions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together tamarind, sugar, 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, and cayenne. Add drained noodles, cilantro, onion, half the papaya, and all but 3 tablespoons of the peanuts; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over low. Add garlic and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove garlic chips and set aside on a paper towel. Raise heat to medium-high; add shrimp, sprinkle with coriander, salt, and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes. To serve, divide noodles and shrimp evenly among 4 large bowls; top each serving with remaining papaya, peanuts, garlic chips, and cilantro. Cook's Notes If you decide to make this dish ahead of time, add the final papaya and cilantro just before serving. Rate it Print