Shrimp Banh Mi

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French colonial rule in Vietnam influenced the country's cooking profoundly, as here with this street-food sandwich (banh mi), usually served on a baguette. The spicy mayo melange really adds tartness and spice. You could also use it for dressing a Vietnamese-inspired coleslaw.

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Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 sandwiches
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 ½ tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise

  • 2 ½ tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt

  • 3/4 teaspoon fish sauce, (see Ingredient note)

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 3 12-inch baguettes, halved lengthwise

  • 1 pound peeled cooked shrimp, (21-25 per pound; thawed if frozen), tails removed (see Tip)

  • 18 thin slices cucumber

  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. Place carrot and vinegar in a small bowl; stir to combine. Let marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

  2. Place cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, fish sauce, lime juice and cayenne in a medium bowl; stir to combine. Spread 2 teaspoons of this sauce on the bottom half of each baguette. Add shrimp to the remaining sauce; toss to coat. Using a slotted spoon, divide carrot among the baguettes (discard vinegar). Top with shrimp, cucumber and scallions. Cut each baguette into two 6-inch sandwiches.

Tips

A pungent Southeast Asian sauce made from salted, fermented fish. Found in the Asian section of large supermarkets and in Asian specialty markets.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202 Calories
5g Fat
19g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 43%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Vitamin A 3442IU 69%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Sodium 500mg 22%
Calcium 84mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 18mg 4%
Potassium 373mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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